Composition for blending to hair treating agent and hair treating agent

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides compositions blended in hair treating agents which can prepare a hair conditioner, a coloring agent, a waving agent, a finishing agent, a feeling improving agent, a perfume dispersing agent, a refreshner or a thickning agent easily and by lower price, further provides a hair treating agent which is excellent in hair treating feature, such as moist feel, slippery feel, wetting feeling, smooth feel, soft feel, slightly oily feel, rustle feeling, luster, supple, no stickiness, smooth combing, setting ability by containing alcohols.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/094,712,filed Mar. 12, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,939,537 which claims foreignpriority to JP 2001-68709, filed Mar. 12, 2001, JP 2001-68710, filedMar. 12, 2001, JP 2001-68711, filed Mar. 12, 2001, JP 68712, filed Mar.12, 2001, JP 2001-68713, filed Mar. 12, 2001, JP 2001-95359, filed Mar.29, 2001, JP 2001-136300, filed May 7, 2001, and JP 2001-234638 filedAugust 2, 2001.

FIELED OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to compositions blended in hair treatingagents, and also the hair treating agents. Especially, the presentinvention relates to a compositions to be blended in hair treatingagents, and also the present invention relates to the hair treatingagents prepared therefrom as hair conditioners such as hair treatments(including so called “non rinsing treatments”) and rinses, haircolorings, waving agents, finishing agents, color fixing agents, andanother hair treating agents such as permanent waving iron slidingimprovers.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART

Recently, the requirement to hair and a hair treating agents arebecoming more serious. The moist feel, slippery feel, wetting feeling,smooth feel, soft feel, slightly oily feel, rustle feeling, luster,supple, no stickiness, non congealing of hair top, setting ability,maintaining (or keeping) ability of hair styling, prevention of loss ofcolor after hair colorings operation (prevention of loss of dye),brightness of color developing of color wax, smooth wave formation withwaving agents, no waving unevenness, prevention of hair damage, wellspread of cream, salt resistance of hair treating agents of hairtreating agents, easy removing of wax by shampoo, natural hair line(increased volume feel or decreased volume feel), smooth combing, lowirritation and no liquid dropping are strongly required.

For the purpose to satisfy the above-mentioned requirement of theconsumer, hair treating agents [e.g., hair conditioners such as hairtreatments (including so called “non rinsing treatments”) and rinses,hair colorings, waving agents, finishing agents, color fixing agents oranother hair treating agents such as permanent waving iron slidingimprovers], in which various ingredients are contained, are proposed.

However, at the preparation of the conventional hair treating agents,the processes are complicated and take long time and high cost becauseeach ingredients must be respectively weighed, added and blended, andthese processes are considered as a serious problem.

Further, in the conventional hair treating agents, the specificingredients, for example, esters. alcohols, surfactants, fats and oils,fatty acids or silicones are blended to the hair treating agents.

However, these compounds are not popular because they have specificchemical structures. Therefore, these materials have a problem that theyare difficult to purchase in the market and are expensive. Further,these materials have also a problem that the hair treatments effects arenot sufficient.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is to provide compositions blendedin hair treating agents, which can prepare hair treating agents [forexample, hair conditioners such as hair treatments (including so called“non rinsing treatments”) and rinses, hair colorings, waving agents,finishing agents, color fixing agents or another hair treating agentssuch as permanent waving iron sliding improvers], easily and by lowercost. Further, the object of the present invention is to provide thehair treating agents which are excellent at the view point of the moistfeel, slippery feel, wetting feeling, smooth feel, soft feel, slightlyoily feel, rustle feeling, luster, supple, no stickiness, non congealingof hair top, setting ability, maintaining ability of hair styling,prevention of loss of color after hair colorings operation (preventionof loss of dye), brightness of color developing of color wax, smoothwave formation with waving agents, no waving unevenness, prevention ofhair damage, well spread of cream, salt resistance of hair treatingagents, easy removing of wax by shampoo, natural hair line (increasedvolume feel or decreased volume feel), smooth combing, low irritationand no liquid dropping.

For the purpose to dissolve above-mentioned problems, the inventors ofthe present invention have conduced an ardent study and have found outthat the use of compositions blended in hair treating agents, in whichesters were contained, can prepare a hair treating agents having anexcellent hair treating effect easily and by lower cost, andaccomplished the present invention.

That is, the present invention provides compositions blended in hairtreating agents, which contain esters.

Further, the present invention provides the hair treating agents inwhich the above-mentioned compositions are blended.

The present inventions are detailed according to the Examples.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The First Embodiment

In this embodiment, esters are contained in the compositions blended inhair treating agents of the present invention.

As esters, fatty esters of polyhydric alcohols (e.g. glycols glycerols,pentaerythritols etc.), higher fatty esters, polybasic acid esters andnatural fatty esters may be exemplified.

Concretely, one to three compounds selected from the group consisting ofpropylene glycol dicaprate, polyethylene glycol distearate, capryliccapric acid triglyceride. triglyceryl cocoate, dipentaerythritol fattyester, isopropyl palmitate, 2hexyldecyl isostearate, isopropyllinoleate, diisostearyl malate, diisopropyl adipate, diisobutyl adipateand lanolin fatty acid octyldodecyl ester may be exemplified.

Concretely, in the compositions blended in waving agents, for example,isopropyl linoleate may be contained.

In the compositions blended in hair treating agents of the presentinvention, any kind of additives may be contained in accordance with thekinds and the purposes of hair treating agents.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents, one ortwo surfactants selected from the group consisting of nonionicsurfactants, anionic surfactants, and natural surfactants may becontained as additives.

Concretely, in the compositions blended in waving agents, in thecompositions blended in finishing agents and in the compositions blendedin permanent waving iron sliding improvers, nonionic surfactants may becontained. In the compositions blended in hair conditioners and in thecompositions blended in waving agents, anionic surfactants may becontained. In the compositions blended in waving agents, naturalsurfactants may be contained.

As nonionic surfactants, polyoxyethylene alkyl (or alkenyl) ethers, orpolyoxyethylene derivatives prepared from natural fatty acids, andsorbitan fatty acid esters may be exemplified. Addition polymerizationdegrees of EO (ethylene oxide) in the above-mentioned polyoxyethylenemay be 5 to 70 mole (i.e. 5 to 70 mole EO adducts).

Concretely, one to three compounds selected from the group consisting ofpolyoxyethylene lauryl ether, polyoxyethylene oleyl ether,polyoxyethylene lanolin, polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil,cocodimethyl amine oxide, sorbitan monooleate, sorbitan sesquioleate andsorbitan trioleate may be exemplified.

As anionic surfactants, polyoxyethylene fatty acid alkylolamide sulfatesmay be exemplified as the concrete example. Concretely, polyoxyethylenecoconut fatty acid monoethanolamide sodium sulfate may be exemplified.

As natural surfactantsoybean phospholipid may be exemplified as theconcrete example.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, fats and oils may be contained. Concretely, in thecompositions blended in hair conditioners, in the compositions blendedin waving agents, in the compositions blended in finishing agents and inthe compositions blended in permanent waving iron sliding improvers,fats and oils may be contained.

As the fats and oils, vegetable oils and animal oils may be exemplifiedas the concrete example. Concretely, one or two compound selected fromthe group consisting of ricegerm oil, wheat germ oil, shear butter,avocado oil, safflower oil, castor oil and meadowfoam oil may beexemplified.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, two or four kinds selected from the groups consistingof acid, alkali, hydrocarbon and water may be contained.

Concretely, in the compositions blended in waving agents and in thecompositions blended in finishing agents, two or four selected from thegroups consisting of acids, alkali, hydrocarbons and water may becontained.

Organic acids and inorganic acids may be exemplified as acids. As thesubstantial example of acids, one to three compounds selected from thegroup consisting of lactic acid, sorbic acid, oleic acid and phosphoricacid may be exemplified. Inorganic alkali (e.g. sodium hydroxide) may beexemplified as alkali. As hydrocarbons, liquid petrolatum may beexemplified as the concrete example.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, additives such as silicones (i. e. compoundscontaining Si element), parabens, polyethers, antioxidants and perfumesmay be contained.

Concretely, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, one to two compounds selected from the groupconsisting of dimetlhylsiloxane methylstearoxysiloxane copolymer,decamethyl cyclopentasiloxane, methyl parahydroxybenzoate,polyoxypropylene butyl ether [addition polymerization degrees of PO(propylene oxide) may be 30 to 80 mole (i. e. 30 to 80 mole POadducts)], dibutylhydroxytoluene and perfumes may be contained.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners and in thecompositions blended in permanent waving iron sliding improvers,silicones may be contained. In the compositions blended in hairconditioners, for example, parabens, and polyethers may be contained. Inthe compositions blended in permanent waving iron sliding improvers, forexample, antioxidants may be contained. In the compositions blended inwaving agents and in the compositions blended in finishing agents, forexample, perfumes and water may be contained.

In the formulations of the compositions blended in hair treating agentsof the present invention, esters may be contained, for example, morethan 0.1 wt. %. Concretely, when the respective contents of esters inthe compositions blended in hair conditioners, in the compositionsblended in waving agents, in the compositions blended in finishingagents and in the compositions blended in permanent waving iron slidingimprovers are A, B, C and D (wt. %), it is desirable for A–D to bewithin following ranges; 3≦A≦100, 0.1≦B≦5, 0.1≦C≦5, 0.1≦D≦10.

When A–D is smaller than the each minimum, the moist feel may bediminished. When A–D is larger than the each maximum, oil rich feel maybe too strong.

As the substantial method to prepare the compositions blended in hairtreating agents of this embodiment, following method may be exemplified.That is, esters and ingredients such as additives are mixed, heated (ifnecessary) and stirred until completely dissolved. The heatingtemperature is desirably lower than the decomposition temperatures ofthe mixture, for example, lower than 100° C.

In another preparation method of the compositions blended in hairtreating agents, for example, esters and other oiliness materials aremixed, heated and homogeneously dissolved. This homogeneously dissolvedmixture is added to hot water with constant stirring and emulsified, andthen cooled.

On the other hand, nonionic surfactants and water are mixed withconstant stirring under heating to prepare stabilizer by homogeneouslydissolving, and then cooled. The cooled stabilizer, acids and alkalisetc. are added with constant stirring to the above-mentioned cooledemulsion and mixed homogeneously to prepare the present compositionsblended in hair treating agents. The heating temperature is desirablylower than the decomposition temperatures of the mixture, for example,lower than 100° C.

The hair treating agents of the present invention contain thecompositions blended in hair treating agents of the present invention.As the hair treating agents, hair conditioners, waving agents finishingagents and permanent waving iron sliding improvers are illustratedbelow.

The hair conditioners of the present invention contain above-mentionedcompositions blended in hair conditioners. As the compositions blendedin hair conditioners, one or more kinds may be used.

Further, in the hair conditioners of the present invention, additivecompositions, preservatives, perfumes and water may he contained asadditivess.

As additive compositions, for example, mixtures of esters, fats and oilsand nonionic surfactants may be exemplified. As preservatives, parabenssuch as methylparaben or propylparaben may be exemplified. As perfumes,any kinds of perfumes, which are generally used to the hairconditioners, may be exemplified.

In the formulations of the hair conditioners of the present invention,the contents of the compositions blended in hair conditioners are, forexample, from 0.1 to 10 wt. %.

In the preparing method of the hair conditioners of the presentinvention, for example, additive compositions and preservatives etc. areadded to the compositions blended in hair conditioners and thenhomogeneously dissolved under heating. This dissolved material is addedto hot water with stirring to emulsify. And then, followed by cooling,perfumes etc. are added to this emulsion to prepare the hairconditioners of the present invention. The heating temperature of waterand the compositions blended in hair conditioners are desirably lowerthan the decomposition temperatures of the mixture, for example,desirably lower than 90° C.

As waving agents of the present invention, permanent waving agents maybe exemplified. The permanent waving agents are generally composed ofNo. 1 agents and No. 2 agents (in the present invention, both No. 1agents alone and No. 2 agents alone are also comprised in the haircolorings of the present invention).

No. 1 agents of the permanent waving agents of the present invention maycontain reducing agents, alkaline agents and water besides thecompositions blended in waving agents of the present invention. Asreducing agents, thioglycolic acid and cysteine or salts (ammonium salt,MEA salt, hydrogen chloride salt etc.) of them may be exemplified. Asalkaline agents, ammonia, amines (MEA, isopropanolamine etc.), ammoniumsalts (ammonium bicarbonate etc.) and basic amino acid may beexemplified.

In the formulations of No. 1 agents of the permanent waving agents, thecontents of the compositions blended in waving agents are, for example,from 1 to 25 wt. %, desirably 1 to 10 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 1 agents of the permanentwaving agents, following method may be exemplified. That is, forexample, the compositions blended in waving agents are added to water atroom temperature, and further, reducing agents and alkaline agents maybe added with stirring to prepare No. 1 agents of the permanent wavingagents.

In No. 2 agents of the permanent waving agents of the present invention,oxidizing agents and/or water etc. may be contained besides thecompositions blended in waving agents of the present invention. Asoxidizing agents, salts of bromic acid or hydrogen peroxide may beexemplified.

In the formulations of No. 2 agents of the permanent waving agents, thecontents of the compositions blended in waving agents are, for example,from 1 to 25 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 2 agents of the permanentwaving agents, for example, the compositions blended in waving agentsare added to water, and further, oxidizing agents etc. may be added tothis mixture with stirring to prepare No. 2 agents of the permanentwaving agents.

The permanent waving agents of the present invention contain at leastone selected from the group consisting of No. 1 agents (of permanentwaving agents) of the present invention and No. 2 agents (of permanentwaving agents) of the present invention. For example, the permanentwaving agents of the present invention are one consisting of No. 1agents of permanent waving agents of the present invention and No. 2agents of permanent waving agents of the present invention, oneconsisting of No. 1 agents of permanent waving agents of the presentinvention and No. 2 agents of permanent waving agents except theabove-mentioned ones and another one consisting of No. 1 agents ofpermanent waving agents except the above-mentioned ones and No. 2 agentsof permanent waving agents of the present invention.

As “No. 1 agents of permanent waving agents except the above-mentionedones” and “No. 2 agents of permanent waving agents except theabove-mentioned ones”, the No. 1 and No. 2 agents which are ordinaryused in the conventional waving agents may be exemplified.

The finishing agents of the present invention contain the compositionsblended in finishing agents, and generally further contain water. And,as additives, the compounds indicated in hair conditioners may bevoluntarily added.

In the formulations of the finishing agents of the present invention,the contents of the compositions blended in finishing agents are, forexample, from 1 to 10 wt. %.

In the preparation method of the finishing agents of the presentinvention, for example, the compositions blended in finishing agents,additives and water may be mixed with stirring under heating (ifnecessary) to emulsify.

Permanent waving iron sliding improvers of the present invention maycontain additives such as perfumes and colors besides the compositionsblended in permanent waving iron sliding improvers. As perfumes, anykinds of perfumes that are generally used to the permanent waving ironsliding improver may be exemplified. As colors, tar colors may beexemplified.

In the formulations of the permanent waving iron sliding improver of thepresent invention, the contents of the compositions blended in permanentwaving iron sliding improvers may be, for example, more than 80 wt. %.

In the preparation method of the permanent waving iron sliding improverof the present invention, for example, the compositions blended in thepermanent waving iron sliding improver and additives may be mixed withstirring under heating (if necessary) to homogeneous mixture.

The Second Embodiment

In this embodiment, alcohols besides esters are contained in thecompositions blended in hair treating agents.

fatty Esters of polyhydric alcohols (e.g. glycerols, pentaerythritolsetc.) and higher fatty esters may be exemplified as esters.

Concretely, one or two compounds selected from the group consisting ofmono and diglyceryl oleate and stearate (i. e. mixtures of monoglycerideand diglyceride of mixed acid of oleic acid and stearic acid),lipophilic glyceryl monostearate, lipophilic glyceryl monooleate,isopropyl myristate, octyl palmitate, cetyl palmitate and 2hexyldecylisostearate may be exemplified.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners and in thecompositions blended in finishing agents, lipophilic glycerylmonostearate may be contained. In the compositions blended in hairconditioners, for example, cetyl palmitate may be contained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, alcohols are contained. As alcohols, for example,lower and higher alcohols and polyhydric alcohols etc. may beexemplified.

As the substantial example, one to three compounds selected from thegroup consisting of myristyl alcohol, cetanol, octyldodecanol, behenylalcohol, ethanol and dipropylene glycol may be exemplified.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended inwaving agents and in the compositions blended in finishing agents,cetanol may be contained. In the compositions blended in hairconditioners, for example, behenyl alcohol may be contained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, any kind of additives may be contained in accordancewith the kind and the purposes of hair treating agents.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents, fatsand oils, anionic surfactants, organic acids, hydrocarbons, waxes, fattyacid amides of alkylaminoalkylamines, silicones and/or water may becontained as additives.

Concretely, one to five compounds selected from the group consisting ofhydrogenated oils (hydrogenated palm oil fatty acid triglyceride,hydrogenated tallow acid triglyceride etc.), persic oil, lanolin, oliveoil, sodium cetyl sulfate, sodium N-myristoyl N-methyl taurate, myristicacid, stearic acid, lanolin fatty acid, paraffin, beeswax, candelillawax, stearamidoethyl diethylamine, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine,methylphenyl polysiloxane and water may be contained.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, fats andoils may be contained. In the compositions blended in hair conditioners,in the compositions blended in hair colorings and in the compositionsblended in waving agents, for example, anionic surfactants may becontained. In the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended inwaving agents and in the compositions blended in finishing agents, forexample, organic acids may be contained. In the compositions blended inhair colorings and in the compositions blended in waving agents, forexample, hydrocarbons may be contained.

In the compositions blended in hair conditioners and in the compositionsblended in finishing agents, for example, waxes may be contained. In thecompositions blended in hair conditioners, for example, fatty acidamides of alkylaminoalkylamines and silicones may be contained. In thecompositions blended in hair conditioners, in the compositions blendedin hair colorings and in the compositions blended in waving agents, forexample, water may be contained.

In the formulations of the compositions blended in hair treating agentsof the present invention, when the respective contents of esters andalcohols are E and F (wt. %) respectively, it is desirable for E and Fto be within following ranges: 10≦E≦35, 10≦F≦70, and E+F≦100.

In a case of the compositions blended in hair conditioners, E and F maybe 10≦E≦35, 50≦F≦70, and E+F≦100.

In a case of the compositions blended in hair colorings and in thecompositions blended in waving agents, E and F may be 10≦E≦20 and55≦F≦70.

In a case of the compositions blended in finishing agents, E and F maybe 15≦E≦25 and 15≦F≦30.

As the substantial method to prepare the compositions blended in hairtreating agents of this embodiment, following method may be exemplified.That is, esters, alcohols and ingredients such as additives (ifnecessary) are mixed and stirred under heating until completelydissolved. The heating temperature is desirably lower than thedecomposition temperatures of the mixture, for example, lower than 95°C. The adding order of each ingredients are not limited.

The hair treating agents of the present invention contain thecompositions blended in hair treating agents of the present invention.Hair conditioners, hair colorings, waving agents and finishing agentsare illustrated below as the hair treating agents.

The hair conditioners of the present invention contain above-mentionedcompositions blended in hair conditioners. As the compositions blendedin hair conditioners, one or more kinds may be used.

Further, in the hair conditioners of the present invention,preservatives, organic acids, additive compositions, alcohols, anionicsurfactants, perfumes and water may be contained as additives.

As preservatives, parabens such as methylparaben or propylparaben may beexemplified. As organic acids, lactic acid and dl-malic acid may beexemplified. As additive compositions, mixture which containe, forexample, esters, and fats and oils etc. may be exemplified. As alcohols,aromatic alcohols (e.g. phenoxyethanol etc.), higher alcohols (stearylalcohol and behenyl alcohol etc.), glycols (polyethylene glycol etc.)may be exemplified. As anionic surfactants, salts of alkyl sulfuricacids (e.g. sodium cetyl sulfate etc.) may be exemplified. As perfumes,any kinds of perfumes, which are generally used to the hairconditioners, may be exemplified.

In the formulations of the hair conditioners of the present invention,contents of the compositions blended in hair conditioners are, forexample, from 1 to 20 wt. %.

The preparing method of the hair conditioners of the present inventionis not limited. For example, preservatives, organic acids and/or anionicsurfactantss etc., if necessary, are added to water and mixed, and thenheated. On the other hand, organic acids, additive compositions and/oralcohols, if necessary, are added to the compositions blended in hairconditioners, and mixed, then heated to dissolve homogeneously.

This homogeneous dissolved material is added to the above-mentioned hotwater (or hot aqueous solution) with stirring to emulsify. Aftercooling, perfumes or organic acids etc., if necessary, is added to thecooled mixture. The heating temperature of water and the compositionsblended in hair conditioners are desirably lower than the decompositiontemperatures of the ingredients, for example, more desirably lower than95° C.

As hair colorings of the present invention, oxidizing hair coloringagents may be exemplified. The oxidizing hair coloring agents arecomposed of No. 1 agents and No. 2 agents (in the present invention. No.1 agents alone and No. 2 agents alone are also comprised in the haircolorings of the present invention). No. 1 agents of the oxidizing haircoloring agents of the present invention may contain dye intermediates,alkaline agents, antioxidants, sequestering agents and/or water besidesthe compositions blended in hair colorings of the present invention.

As dye intermediates, for example, phenylene diamines (e.g. ortho, meta,para phenylene diamine), phenols (e.g. ortho, meta, para aminophenol,nitrophenols) and aminocresols may be exemplified. As alkaline agents,ammonia solution and MEA (monoethanolamine) may be exemplified. Asantioxidants, the compounds, which are used to the ordinary oxidizinghair coloring agents, such as sodium sulfite, ammonium thioglycolate,ascorbic acid and/or cysteine may be exemplified. As the sequesteringagents, e.g. EDTA may be exemplified.

In the formulations of No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents,the contents of the compositions blended in hair colorings are, forexample, from 10 to 35 wt. %, desirably from 20 to 30 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 1 agents of oxidizing haircoloring agents, following method may be exemplified. That is, forexample, dye intermediates and antioxidants are poured into hot waterand prepare homogeneous aqueous solution, then the compositions blendedin hair colorings, which are heated and dissolved homogeneously, areadded and mixed. After cooled down, additives such as alkaline agentsand/or sequestering agents may be added to the mixture by constantstirring. The heating temperature of water and the compositions blendedin hair colorings are desirably lower than decomposition temperatures ofthe ingredients, for example, lower than 95° C.

No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents may contain phenacetium,oxidizing agents, sequestering agents, pH adjustors, and/or water may becontained besides the compositions blended in hair colorings of thepresent invention. As oxidizing agents, hydrogen peroxide may beexemplified. As sequestering agents, e.g. disodium edetate may beexemplified. As pH adjustors, phosphoric acid and this salts (forexample, dibasic sodium phosphate) may be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents, thecompositions blended in hair colorings may be contained, for example,from 1 to 20 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 2 agents of oxidizing haircoloring agents, following method may be exemplified. That is, forexample, the compositions blended in hair colorings of the presentinvention, which are heated and dissolved homogeneously, are added tohot water and dissolved homogeneously, stirred and emulsified. Aftercooled down, additives such as sequestering agents, pH adjustors andoxidizing agents may be added. The heating temperature of water and thecompositions blended in hair colorings are desirably lower than thedecomposition temperatures of the ingredients, for example, lower than95° C.

The oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention contain atleast one selected from the group consisting of No. 1 agents ofoxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention and No. 2 agentsof oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention. For example,in the oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention, the haircolorings consisting of No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agentsof the present invention and No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloringagents of the present invention, the hair colorings consisting of No. 1agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention andNo. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents except theabove-mentioned ones, and the hair colorings consisting of No. 1 agentsof oxidizing hair coloring agents except the above-mentioned ones andNo. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present inventionare included.

As “No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents except theabove-mentioned ones” and “No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloringagents except the above-mentioned ones”, No. 1 agents and No. 2 agentswhich are generally used for the usual hair colorings may beexemplified.

As another hair colorings of the present invention, acidic hair coloringmaterials may be exemplified. The acidic hair coloring materials maycontain tar colors, organic solvents, organic and inorganic acids,sequestering agents and water besides the present compositions blendedin hair colorings. As organic solvents, benzyl alcohol andN-methl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) may be exemplified. As organic acids, lacticacid, glycolic acid, tartaric acid and citric acid may be exemplified.As inorganic acids, phosphoric acid and hydrochloric acid may beexemplified. As sequestering agents, salts of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) may be exemplified.

In formulations of the acidic hair coloring materials, the contents ofthe compositions blended in hair colorings are, for example, from 10 to30 wt. %, desirably from 15 to 25 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare the acidic hair coloring materials,following method may be exemplified. That is, for example, thecompositions blended in hair colorings of the present invention, whichare heated and dissolved homogeneously, are added to hot water in whichtar colors are dissolved and stirred. After cooled down, organicsolvents etc. may be added with stirring, The heating temperature ofwater and the compositions blended in hair colorings are desirably lowerthan the decomposition temperatures of the ingredients, for example,lower than 95° C.

As another hair colorings, decolorizing agents may be exemplified. Thedecolorizing agents are generally composed of No. 1 agents and No. 2agents (decolorizing agents, No. 1 agents alone, and No. 2 agents aloneare comprised in the hair colorings of the present invention). No. 1agents of the decolorizing agents of the present invention may containalkaline agents, sequestering agents and water besides the compositionsblended in hair colorings of the present invention. As alkaline agents,e.g. ammonia and MEA may be exemplified, and as sequestering agents,salt of EDTA may be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 1 agents of decolorizing agents, the desirablecontents of the compositions blended in hair colorings are, for example,from 10 to 20 wt. %.

The preparing method of No. 1 agents of decolorizing agents areillustrated as follows. For example, the compositions blended in haircolorings, which are heated and homogeneously dissolved, are added tohot water with constant stirring and emulsified. After cooled down,additives such as alkaline agents and/or sequestering agents may beadded. The heating temperature of water and the compositions blended inhair colorings are desirably lower than the decomposition temperaturesof the mixture, for example, lower than 95° C.

The ingredients, formulations and preparing method of No. 2 agents ofthe decolorizing agents of the present invention may be the same as thecase of No. 2 agents of the oxidizing hair coloring agents of thepresent invention.

The decolorizing agents of the present invention contain at least oneselected from the group consisting of No. 1 agents of decolorizingagents of the present invention and No. 2 agents of decolorizing agentsof the present invention. For example, in the decolorizing agents of thepresent invention, the hair colorings consisting of No. 1 agents ofdecolorizing agents of the present invention and No. 2 agents ofdecolorizing agents of the present invention, the hair coloringsconsisting of No. 1 agents of decolorizing agents of the presentinvention and No. 2 agents of decolorizing agents except theabove-mentioned ones, and the hair colorings consisting of No. 1 agentsof decolorizing agents except the above-mentioned ones and No. 2 agentsof decolorizing agents of the present invention are included.

As “No. 1 agents of decolorizing agents except the above-mentioned ones”and “No. 2 agents of decolorizing agents except the above-mentionedones”, the No. 1 and No. 2 agents, which are ordinary used in theconventional decolorizing agents, may be exemplified.

As waving agents of the present invention, one which are composed of No.1 agents and No. 2 agents may be exemplified (in the present invention,both No. 1 agents alone and No. 2 agents alone are also comprised in thewaving agents of the present invention).

No. 1 agents of the waving agents of the present invention may containreducing agents, alkaline agents and water besides the compositionsblended in waving agents of the present invention. As reducing agents,thioglycolic acid and cysteine and/or salts (ammonium salt, MEA salt,hydrochloric acid salts etc.) of them may be exemplified. As alkalineagents, ammonia, amines (MEA, isopropanolamine etc.), ammonium salts(ammonium bicarbonate etc.) and basic amino acid may be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 1 agents of the present waving agents, thecontents of the compositions blended in waving agents are, for example,from 10 to 25 wt. %, desirably 5 to 20 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 1 agents of the present wavingagents, following method may be exemplified. That is, for example, thecompositions blended in waving agents, which are heated and dissolvedhomogeneously, are added to hot water, stirred and emulsified. Aftercooled down, reducing agents and alkaline agents may be added withstirring. The heating temperature of water and the compositions blendedin waving agents are desirably lower than the decomposition temperaturesof the ingredients, for example, lower than 90° C.

In No. 2 agents of the waving agents of the present invention, oxidizingagents and/or water etc. may be contained besides the compositionsblended in waving agents of the present invention. As oxidizing agents,salts of bromic acid and/or hydrogen peroxide may be exemplified.

In the formulations of No. 2 agents of the waving agents, the contentsof the compositions blended in waving agents are, for example, from 5 to25 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 2 agents of the present wavingagents, following method may be exemplified. That is, for example, thecompositions blended in waving agents, which are heated and dissolvedhomogeneously, are added to hot water, stirred and emulsified. Aftercooled down, oxidizing agents etc. may be added with stirring. Theheating temperature of water and the compositions blended in wavingagents are desirably lower than the decomposition temperatures of theingredients, for example, lower than 90° C.

As another No. 2 agents of the waving agents of the present invention.No. 2 agents of the cream type waving agents may be exemplified. In No.2 agents of the cream type waving agents of the present invention,phenacetium, sequestering agents, oxidizing agents, pH adjustors and/orwater may be contained. As oxidizing agents, salts of bromic acid and/orhydrogen peroxide may be exemplified. As sequestering agents, e.g.disodium edetate may be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 2 agents of the present cream type waving agents,the contents of the compositions blended in waving agents are, forexample, from 10 to 25 wt. %.

In the preparation method of No. 2 agents of the cream type wavingagents of the present invention, for example, sequestering agents areadded to water and heated to prepare aqueous solution. On the otherhand, the compositions blended in the waving agents of the presentinvention and phenacetium are mixed under heating to prepare homogeneousdissolved material. The homogeneous dissolved material are added to theabove-mentioned hot aqueous solution with constant stirring to emulsify.After the emulsion is cooled, oxidizing agents and pH adjustors areadded to the cooled emulsion. The heating temperature of water and thecompositions blended in waving agents are desirably lower than thedecomposition temperatures of the ingredients, for example, lower than90° C.

The waving agents of the present invention contain at least one selectedfrom the group consisting of No. 1 agents of waving agents of thepresent invention and No. 2 agents of waving agents of the presentinvention. For example, the waving agents of the present invention isone consisting of No. 1 agents of waving agents of the present inventionand No. 2 agents of waving agents of the present invention, oneconsisting of No. 1 agents of waving agents of the present invention andNo. 2 agents of waving agents except the above-mentioned ones, andanother one consisting of No. 1 agents of waving agents except theabove-mentioned ones and No. 2 agents of waving agents of the presentinvention.

As “No. 1 agents of waving agents except the above-mentioned ones” and“No. 2 agents of waving agents except the above-mentioned ones”, the No.1 and No. 2 agents, which are ordinary used in the conventional wavingagents, may be exemplified respectively.

The finishing agents of the present invention contain the compositionsblended in finishing agents, and generally further contain water.Further, as additives, hydrocarbons, silicones, alcohols, organicalkaline agents, coloring materials, preservatives, esters, gumsubstances, organic acids, fats and oils, pigments and anionicsurfactants may be contained.

As hydrocarbons, squalane may be exemplified. As silicones, methylpolysiloxane whose viscosity, for example, has 1–200 cs may beexemplified. As alcohols, behenyl alcohol, 1,3-butylene glycol,3-methyl-1,3-butandiol and glycerin may be exemplified. As organicalkaline agents, triethanolamine (TEA) and 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanolmay be exemplified.

As coloring materials, kaolin may be exemplified.

As preservatives, parabens may be exemplified. As esters, fatty esterssuch as isocetyl isononanoate and isopropyl myristate may beexemplified. As gum substances, xanthan gum may be exemplified. Asorganic acids, lactic acid may be exemplified. As fats and oils, castoroil may be exemplified. As colors, pearl color may be exemplified. Asanionic surfactants, sodium tetradecen sulfonate may be exemplified.

In formulations of the finishing agents of the present invention, thecontents of the compositions blended in finishing agents are, forexample, from 1 to 35 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare the finishing agents of the presentinvention, following method may be exemplified. That is, for example,organic alkaline agents and gum substances are dissolved in water andheated. On the other hand, esters and preservatives are added to thecompositions blended in finishing agents and dissolved homogeneouslywith constant stirring under heating. And, this homogeneous dissolvedmaterial is added to the above-mentioned hot aqueous solution withconstant stirring to emulsify. After this emulsion is cooled down,alcohols and organic acids are added to this emulsion. The heatingtemperature of water and the compositions blended in finishing agentsare desirably lower than the decomposition temperatures of theingredients, for example, lower than 90° C.

As another substantial method to prepare the finishing agents of thepresent invention, following method may be exemplified. That is, forexample, the compositions blended in finishing agents and additives, ifnecessary, such as hydrocarbons, alcohols, fats and oils, silicones,preservatives and pigments are mixed-and dissolved or dispersedhomogeneously under heating. On the other hand, initial purified waterand additives, if necessary, such as coloring materials, organicalkaline agents and anionic surfactants are mixed homogeneously underheating.

Then, this homogeneous aqueous mixture is added to the above-mentionedhomogeneous oiliness mixture with constant stirring to emulsify. Afterthis emulsion is cooled down, alcohols etc. are added to this emulsion.The heating temperature of aqueous mixture and the oiliness mixture aredesirably lower than the decomposition temperatures of the ingredients,for example, lower than 90° C.

The Third Embodiment

In this embodiment, alcohols and nonionic surfactants besides esters arecontained in the compositions blended in hair treating agents.

As esters, fatty esters of polyhydric alcohols (e.g. glycerin,pentaerythritols etc.), higher fatty esters and polybasic acid estersmay be exemplified.

Concretely, one to three compounds selected from the group consisting offatty acid glyceryl ester (e.g. mixture of glyceryl mono, di andtristearate, mixture of mono and diglyceryl of mixed acid of stearicacid and oleic acid), lipophilic glyceryl monostearate, lipophilicglyceryl monooleate, pentaerithritol tetra-2-ethylhexanoate, isopropylmyristate, myristyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, butyl stearate,di(2-ethylhexyl) succinate and diisobutyl adipate may be exemplified.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings and in the compositions blendedin waving agents, isopropyl myristate may be contained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, alcohols are contained. As alcohols, for example,lower and higher alcohols, aromatic alcohols and polyhydric alcoholsetc. may be exemplified.

Concretely, one to three compounds selected from the group consisting ofmyristyl alcohol, hexyldecanol, cetanol, oleyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol,lanolin alcohol, ethanol, benzyl alcohol, 1,3-butylene glycol anddipropylene glycol may be exemplified.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair colorings and in thecompositions blended in waving agents, cetanol may be contained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, nonionic surfactants are contained. As nonionicsurfactants, for example, polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, polyoxyethylenederivatives prepared from natural fatty acids, fatty acid alkylolamidesand/or higher aliphatic tertiary amines may be exemplified. As theabove-mentioned polyoxyethylene ether, e.g. 3 to 65 mole EO may beexemplified.

Concretely, one to three compounds selected from the group consisting ofpolyoxyethylene lauryl ether, polyoxyethylene cetyl ether,polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil, lauric acid diethanolamide,coconut fatty acid diethanolamide and dimethyl stearylamine may beexemplified.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended inwaving agents and in the compositions blended in finishing agents,polyoxyethylene cetyl ether may be contained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, any kind of additives may be contained in accordancewith the kind and the purposes of hair treating agents.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, additives such as fats and oils, anionic surfactants,hydrocarbons, waxes, amphoteric surfactants, polyglycerin derivatives,organic acids, silicones, fatty aminoalkylamides and water may becontained.

Concretely, one to five compounds selected from the group consisting ofhydrogenated oil (e.g. hydrogenated palm oil fatty acid triglyceride,hydrogenated tallow acid triglyceride etc.), mink oil, olive oil, castoroil, shea butter, sodium cetyl sulfate, sodium palmitoyl N-methyltaurate, sodium tetradecen sulfonate, sodium polyoxyethylene oleyl etherphosphate, triethanolamine N-cocoyl-L-glutamate, α-olefin oligomer,squalane, microcrystalline wax, liquid petrolatum, ceresin, candelillawax, beeswax, hydrochloric acid salt of N-[3-alkyl(12,14)oxy-2-hydroxypropyl]-L-arginine (“alkyl(12,14)” designates C12–C14alkyl), polyglyceryl diisostearate, lactic acid, methyl polysiloxane,stearaimidopropyl dimethylamine and purified water may be contained.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings and in the compositions blendedin waving agents, fats and oils and/or anionic surfactants may becontained. For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditionersand in the compositions blended in finishing agents, hydrocarbons may becontained.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings and in the compositions blendedin finishing agents, waxes may be contained. For example, in thecompositions blended in hair conditioners, amphoteric surfactants,polyglycerin derivatives, lactic acid, fatty aminoalkylamides may becontained. For example, in the compositions for blending hair coloringsand in the compositions blended in waving agents, silicones may becontained. For example, in the compositions for blending hair colorings,water may be contained.

In the formulations of the compositions blended in hair treating agentsof the present invention, when the respective contents of esters,alcohols and nonionic surfactants are.g., H and I (wt. %) respectively,it is desirable for G, H and I to be within following ranges; 3≦G≦35,5≦H≦70, 1≦I≦40, and G+H+I≦100.

In a case of the compositions blended in hair conditioners, G, H and Imay be 3≦G≦35, 5≦H≦45, 5≦I≦40, and G+H+I≦100.

In a case of the compositions blended in hair colorings, G, H and I maybe 5≦G≦15, 50≦H≦70, 3≦I≦25, and G+H+I≦100.

In a case of the compositions blended in waving agents, G, H and I maybe 10≦G≦20, 50≦H≦65, 1≦I≦25, and G+H+I≦100.

In a case of the compositions blended in finishing agents, G, H and Imay be 20≦G≦30, 5≦H≦15, 30≦I≦45, and G+H+I≦100.

As the substantial method to prepare the compositions blended in hairtreating agents of this embodiment, following method may be exemplified.That is, esters, alcohols, nonionic surfactants and ingredients such asadditives (if necessary) are mixed and stirred under heating untilcompletely dissolved. The heating temperature is desirably lower thanthe decomposition temperatures of the mixture, for example, lower than95° C. The adding order of each ingredients are not limited.

The hair treating agents of the present invention contain thecompositions blended in hair treating agents of the present invention.Hair conditioners, hair colorings, waving agents and finishing agentsare illustrated below as the hair treating agents.

The hair conditioners of the present invention contain above-mentionedcompositions blended, in hair conditioners. As the compositions blendedin hair conditioners, one or more kinds may be used.

Further, to the hair conditioners of the present invention, water,additive compositions, preservatives, perfumes, colors, anionicsurfactants, alcohols, organic acids, amino acids, higher fatty acids,waxes, silicones, esters, alkaline agents, polymers and fats and oilsmay be contained.

As additive compositions, for example, mixture of esters, fats and oils,and silicones may be exemplified. As preservatives, parabens such asmethylparaben or propylparaben may be exemplified. As perfumes, anykinds of perfumes, which are generally used to the hair conditioners,may be exemplified. As colors, tar colors may be exemplified. As anionicsurfactants, amino acid derivatives may be exemplified.

As alcohols, aromatic alcols (e.g. phenoxyethanol etc.), higher alcohols(stearyl alcoho etc.), glycols (polyethylene glycol etc.) may beexemplified. As organic acids, glycolic acid, lactic acid and citricacid may be exemplified. As amino acids, glutamic acid may beexemplified. As higher fatty acids, stearic acid and hydroxystearic acidmay be exemplified. As waxes, candelilla wax may be exemplified.

As silicones, methyl polysiloxane may be exemplified. Fatty esters,polybasic acid esters and oligoesters may be exemplified as esters.Concretely, as esters, N-acyl glutamic acid esters, isopropyl palmitate,dioctyl succinate and polypropylene glycol oligosuccinate may beexemplified.

As alkaline agents, organic alkaline agents [e.g. triethanolamine (TEA)etc. ] and inorganic alkaline agents (e.g. sodium hydroxide etc.) may beexemplified. As polymers, polyethylene glycol [average molecular weight(A. M. W) 1 million to 4 million] and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-vinylacetate (VA) copolymer (A. M. W 1 million to 3 million) may beexemplified. As fats and oils, hydrogenated oil may be exemplified.

In the formulations of the hair conditioners of the present invention,the compositions blended in hair conditioners are, for example, from 3to 65 wt. %.

The preparing method of the hair conditioners of the present inventionis not limited. For example, organic acids and alkaline agents etc., ifnecessary, are added to water and mixed, and then heated. On the otherhand, additive compositions, preservatives, anionic surfactants,alcohols, organic acids, waxes, silicones and esters, if necessary, areadded to the compositions blended in hair conditioners, and mixed, thenheated to dissolve homogeneously.

This homogeneous dissolved material is added to the above-mentioned hotwater (or hot aqueous solution) with stirring to emulsify. Aftercooling, perfumes and/or colors etc., if necessary, are added to thecooled mixture. The heating temperature of water and the compositionsblended in hair conditioners is desirably lower than the decompositiontemperatures of the ingredients, for example, lower than 95° C.

As another preparing method of the hair conditioners of the presentinvention is, for example, silicones, fats and oils, and esters areadded to the compositions blended in hair conditioners, and mixed withstirring under heating, if necessary, to dissolve homogeneously. Thenwater is added to the solution.

As hair colorings of the present invention, oxidizing hair coloringagents may be exemplified. The oxidizing hair coloring agents arecomposed of No. 1 agents and No. 2 agents (in the present invention, No.1 agents alone and No. 2 agents alone are also comprised in the haircolorings of the present invention). No. 1 agents of the oxidizing haircoloring agents of the present invention may contain dye intermediates,antioxidants, alkaline agents, sequestering agents, alcohols, solventsand/or water besides the compositions blended in hair colorings of thepresent invention.

As dye intermediates, for example, phenylene diamines (e.g. ortho, meta,para phenylene diamine), phenols (e.g. ortho, meta, para aminophenol,nitrophenols) and aminocresols may be exemplified. The compounds, whichare used to the ordinary oxidizing hair coloring agents, such as sodiumsulfite, ammonium thioglycolate, ascorbic acid and/or cysteine may beexemplified as antioxidants.

As alkaline agents, monoethanolamine (MEA) and ammonia may beexemplified. As the sequestering agents. e.g. salt of EDTA andhydroxyethane diphosphonic acid may be exemplified. As alcohols, cetanolmay be exemplified. As solvents. N-methl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) may beexemplified.

In the formulations of No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents,the contents of the compositions blended in hair colorings are, forexample, from 10 to 35 wt. %. desirably from 20 to 30 wt.%.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 1 agents of oxidizing haircoloring agents, following method may be exemplified. That is, forexample, dye intermediates, antioxidants and the sequestering agents arepoured into hot water and prepare homogeneous aqueous solution, then thecompositions blended in hair colorings, which are heated and dissolvedhomogeneously, are added and mixed. After cooled down, additives such asalkaline agents may be added to the mixture by constant stirring. Theheating temperature of water and the compositions blended in haircolorings is lower than decomposition temperatures of the ingredients,for example, desirably lower than 90° C.

No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents of present invention maycontainequestering agents, pH adjustors, oxidizing agents and/or watermay be contained besides the compositions blended in hair colorings ofthe present invention. As sequestering agents, e.g. hydroxyethanediphosphonic acid may be exemplified. As pH adjustors, the salt ofphosphoric acid (for example, dibasic sodium phosphate) may beexemplified. As oxidizing agents, hydrogen peroxide may be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents, thecompositions blended in hair colorings may be contained, for example,from 1 to 15 wt. %, desirably from 2 to 10 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 2 agents of oxidizing haircoloring agents, following method may be exemplified. That is, forexample, the compositions blended in hair colorings of the presentinvention, which are heated and dissolved homogeneously, are added tohot water and stirred to emulsify. After cooled down with constantstirring, additives such as sequestering agents, pH adjustors andoxidizing agents may be added. The heating temperature of water and thecompositions blended in hair colorings is desirably lower than thedecomposition temperatures of the ingredients, for example, lower than90° C.

The oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention contain atleast one selected from the group consisting of No. 1 agents ofoxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention and No. 2 agentsof oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention. For example,in the oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention, the haircolorings consisting of No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agentsof the present invention and No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloringagents of the present invention, the hair colorings consisting of No. 1agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention andNo. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents except theabove-mentioned ones, and the hair colorings consisting of No. 1 agentsof oxidizing hair coloring agents except the above-mentioned ones andNo. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present inventionare included.

As “No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents except theabove-mentioned ones” and “No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloringagents except the above-mentioned ones”. No. 1 agents and No. 2 agentswhich are generally used for the usual hair colorings may beexemplified.

As another hair colorings of the present invention, acidic hair coloringmaterials may be exemplified. The acidic hair coloring materials maycontain waxes, preservatives, gum substances, colors, organic solvents,ethers, organic and inorganic acids and the salts (e.g. ammonium salt)of them, perfumes and water may be contained besides the compositionsblended in hair colorings.

As waxes, preservatives, colors, organic acids and perfumes, thosecompounds that indicated in the compositions blended in hairconditioners may be exemplified respectively. As gum substances, xanthangum may be exemplified. As organic solvents, benzyl alcohol may beexemplified. As ethers, diethylene glycol monoethyl ethers may beexemplified. As inorganic acids, phosphoric acid may be exemplified.

In formulations of the acidic hair coloring materials, the contents ofthe compositions blended in hair colorings are, for example, from 10 to30 wt. %, desirably from 10 to 20 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare the acidic hair coloring materials,following method may be exemplified. That is, for example, thecompositions blended in hair colorings, waxes, and preservatives aremixed, and dissolved homogeneously under heating. Then, this homogeneoussolution is added to hot water which contain gum substances and tarcolors, and then emulsified with stirring. After cooled down, organicsolvents, organic and/or inorganic acids and the salts of them etc. maybe added. The heating temperature of water and the compositions blendedin hair colorings are desirably lower than the decompositiontemperatures of the ingredients, for example, lower than 90° C.

As another hair colorings, decolorizing agents may be exemplified. Thedecolorizing agents are generally composed of No. 1 agents and No. 2agents. As No. 1 agents of the decolorizing agents of the presentinvention, for example, No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agentsin which dye intermediates are not contained may be exemplified. Thecontents of the the compositions blended in hair colorings in No. 1agents of the decolorizing agents and the preparation method of No. 1agents of the decolorizing agents may be the same as the case of No. 1agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents. As No. 2 agents of thedecolorizing agents, No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents maybe used.

As waving agents of the present invention, one which are composed of No.1 agents and No. 2 agents may be exemplified (in the present invention,both No. 1 agents alone and No. 2 agents alone are also comprised in thewaving agents of the present invention).

No. 1 agents of the waving agents of the present invention may containreducing agents, alkaline agents and water besides the compositionsblended in waving agents of the present invention. As reducing agents,thioglycolic acid, cysteine and/or salts (ammonium salt, MEA salt,hydrochloric acd salts etc.) of them may be exemplified. As alkalineagents, ammonia, amines (MEA, isopropanolamine, etc.), ammonium salts(ammonium bicarbonate etc.) and basic amino acid may be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 1 agents of the present waving agents, thecontents of the compositions blended in waving agents are, for example,from 5 to 25 wt. %, desirably 5 to 20 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 1 agents of the present wavingagents, following method may be exemplified. That is, for example, thecompositions blended in waving agents, which are heated and dissolvedhomogeneously, are added to hot water, stirred and emulsified. Aftercooled down, reducing agents and alkaline agents may be added withstirring. The heating temperature of water and the compositions blendedin waving agents are desirably lower than the decomposition temperaturesof the ingredients, for example, lower than 90° C.

In No. 2 agents of the waving agents of the present invention, oxidizingagents, surfactants, organic acids, inorganic acids, sequestering agentsand/or water may be contained. As oxidizing agents, salts of bromic acidand/or hydrogen peroxide may be exemplified. As surfactants, lauryltrimethyl ammonium halide (lauryl trimethyl ammonum chloride, lauryltrimethyl ammonium bromide etc.) may be exemplified. As organic acids,citric acid and/or tartaric acid may be exemplified. As inorganic acids,phosphoric acid and/or dibasic sodium phosphate may be exemplified.Further, as sequestering agents, e.g. hydroxyethane diphosphonic acidmay be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 2 agents of the waving agents, the contents ofthe compositions blended in waving agents are, for example, from 5 to 25wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 2 agents of the present wavingagents, following method may be exemplified. That is, for example, thecompositions blended in waving agents, which are heated and dissolvedhomogeneously, are added to hot water, stirred and emulsified. Aftercooled down, oxidizing agents and surfactants may be added withstirring. The heating temperature of water and the compositions blendedin waving agents are lower than the decomposition temperatures of theingredients, for example, desirably lower than 90° C.

The waving agents of the present invention contain at least one selectedfrom the group consisting of No. 1 agents of waving agents of thepresent invention and No. 2 agents of waving agents of the presentinvention. For example, the waving agents of the present invention isone consisting of No. 1 agents of waving agents of the present inventionand No. 2 agents of waving agents of the present invention, oneconsisting of No. 1 agents of waving agents of the present invention andNo. 2 agents of waving agents except the above-mentioned ones, andanother one consisting of No. 1 agents of waving agents except theabove-mentioned ones and No. 2 agents of waving agents of the presentinvention.

As “No. 1 agents of waving agents except the above-mentioned ones” and“No. 2 agents of waving agents except the above-mentioned ones”, the No.1 and No. 2 agents, which are ordinary used in the conventional wavingagents, may be-exemplified respectively. Concretely, as No. 2 agents ofwaving agents except the above-mentioned ones, the mixture prepared bydissolving oxidizing agents and surfactants homogeneously in water maybe exemplified.

The finishing agents of the present invention contain the compositionsblended in finishing agents, and generally further contain water.Further, as additives, alcohols, silicones, esters, waxes, fatty acids,preservatives, polymers, alkaline agents, addive compositions and thecompounds indicated as additives in hair conditioners

As alcohols, stearyl alcohol may be exemplified. As silicones, dimethylpolysiloxane(50–150 cs). As esters, pentaerithritoltetra-2-ethylhexanoate may be exemplified. As waxes, candelilla wax maybe exemplified. As fatty acids, stearic acid may be exemplified.

As preservatives, parabens may be exemplified. As polymers, polyethyleneglycol (A. M. W 1 million to 4 million etc.) may be exemplified. Asalkaline agents, triethanolamine (TEA) etc. may be exemplified. Asadditives compositions, mixtures with solvents, glycols and amphotericsurfactants may be exemplified.

In formulations of the finishing agents of the present invention, thecontents of the compositions blended in finishing agents are, forexample, from 1 to 35 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare the finishing agents of the presentinvention, following method may be exemplified. That is, for example,polymers and alkaline agents are dissolved in water and heated. On theother hand, alcohols, silicones, esters, waxes, fatty acids andpreservatives are added to the compositions blended in finishing agentsand dissolved homogeneously with constant stirring under heating.

And, this homogeneous dissolved material is added to the above-mentionedhot aqueous solution with constant stirring to emulsify. And then,additives compositions are added to this emulsion. After this emulsionis cooled down, perfumes etc., if necessary, are added to this emulsion.The heating temperature of water and the compositions blended infinishing agents are lower than the decomposition temperatures of theingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

The Fourth Embodiment

In this embodiment, alcohols, nonionic surfactants and fatty acidsbesides esters are contained in the compositions blended in hairtreating agents.

As esters, fatty esters of polyhydric alcohols (e.g. glycerin etc.),higher fatty esters and polybasic acid esters may be exemplified.Concretely, one or two compounds selected from the group consisting ofmono and diglyceryl oleate and stearate (i. e. mono and diglycerideprepared from mixed acid of oleic acid and stearic acid), lipophilicglyceryl monostearate, glyceryl monooleate, isononyl isononanoate,isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, stearyl stearate anddiisobutyl adipate may be exemplified.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended inwaving agents, and in the compositions blended in finishing agents,lipophilic glyceryl monostearate and/or isopropyl myristate may becontained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, alcohols are contained. As alcohols, for example,higher alcohols, polyhydric alcohols and natural alcohos etc. may beexemplified. Concretely, one to three compounds selected from the groupconsisting of myristyl alcohol, hexyldecanol, cetanol, behenyl alcohol,arachyl alcohol, 1,3-butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol and cetostearylalcohol may be exemplified.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, and in the compositions blendedin finishing agents, cetanol may be contained. For example, in thecompositions blended in hair conditioners and in the compositionsblended in finishing agents, behenyl alcohol may be contained. Forexample, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended inwaving agents, and in the compositions blended in finishing agents,cetostearyl alcohol may be contained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, nonionic surfactants are contained. Asnonionic-surfactants, for example, polyoxyethylene alkyl ether,polyoxyethylene derivatives prepared from natural fatty acid,alkylolamides, sorbitan fatty ester or polyoxyethylene fatty acid amidemay be exemplified. As the above-mentioned polyoxyethylene ether, e.g. 3to 45 mole of EO (ethylene oxide) adducts may be exemplified.Concretely, one or two compounds selected from the group consisting ofpolyoxyethylene lauryl ether, polyoxyethylene cetyl ether,polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil, coconut fatty acidmonoethanolamide, sorbitane monostearete, polyoxyethylene stearic acidamide and dimethyl stearylamine may be exemplified.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair colorings,polyoxyethylene lauryl ether may be contained. For example, in thecompositions blended in hair conditioners, in the compositions blendedin hair colorings, in the compositions blended in waving agents, and inthe compositions blended in finishing agents, polyoxyethylene cetylether may be contained. For example, in the compositions blended in haircolorings, coconut fatty acid monoethanolamide may be contained. Forexample, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, and in the compositions blendedin waving agents, polyoxyethylene stearic acid amide may be contained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, fatty acids are contained. As fatty acids, forexample, higher fatty acids, natural fatty acids etc. may beexemplified. Concretely, one or two compounds selected from the groupconsisting of lauric acid, myristic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid andlanolin fatty acid may be exemplified.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair colorings, and in thecompositions blended in finishing agents, stearic acid may be contained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, any kind of additives may be contained in accordancewith the kind and the purposes of hair treating agents. For example, inthe compositions blended in hair treating agents of the presentinvention, additives such as anionic surfactants, fats and oils,hydrocarbons, waxes, silicones (i. e. compounds which containi element),oligoesters and water may be contained.

Concretely, one to seven kinds of compounds selected from the groupsconsisting of sodium tetradecen sulfonate, sodium palmitoyl N-methyltaurate, sulfonated castor oil, triethanolamine N-cocoyl-L-glutamate,mink wax, shea butter, paraffin, liquid petrolatum, rice bran wax,candelilla wax, methyl polysiloxane, polypropylene glycol oligosuccinateand water may be contained.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, and in the compositions blendedin waving agents, anionic surfactants and/or fats and oils may becontained. For example, in the compositions blended in hairconditioners, in the compositions blended in hair colorings, in thecompositions blended in waving agents, and in the compositions blendedin finishing agents, hydrocarbons may be contained.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended inwaving agents, and in the compositions blended in finishing agents,waxes may be contained. For example, in the compositions blended in haircolorings, silicones may be contained. For example, in the compositionsblended in hair conditioners, oligoesters may be contained. For example,in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in the compositionsblended in hair colorings and in the compositions blended in wavingagents, water may be contained.

In the formulations of the compositions blended in hair treating agentsof the present invention, when the respective contents of esters,alcohols, nonionic surfactants, and fatty acids are J, K, L and M (wt.%) respectively, it is desirable for J–M to be within following ranges:3≦J≦45, 5≦K≦80, 3≦L≦25, 1≦M≦15 and J+K+L+M≦100.

For example, in a case of the compositions blended in hair conditionersand the compositions blended in waving agents, J, K, L and M may be5≦J≦20, 50≦K≦70, 1≦L≦25, 1≦M≦10 and J+K+L+M≦100.

For example, in a case of the compositions blended in hair colorings, J,K, L and M may be 5≦J≦15, 45≦K≦55, 10≦L≦20, 1≦M≦15 and J+K+L+M≦100.

For example, in a case of the compositions blended in finishing agents,J, K, L and M may be 5≦J≦45, 5≦K≦80, 5≦L≦25, 1≦M≦15and J+K+L+M≦100.

As the substantial method to prepare the compositions of this embodimentblended in hair treating agents, following method may be exemplified.That is, esters, alcohols, nonionic surfactants, fatty acids andingredients such as additives (if necessary) are mixed and stirred underheating until completely dissolved. The heating temperature is desirablylower than the decomposition temperatures of the mixture, for example,lower than 100° C., desirably lower than 95° C. The adding order of eachingredients is not limited.

The hair treating agents of the present invention contain thecompositions blended in hair treating agents of the present invention.As the hair treating agents, hair conditioners, hair colorings, wavingagents and finishing agents are illustrated below.

The hair conditioners of the present invention contain above-mentionedcompositions blended in hair conditioners. As the compositions blendedin hair conditioners, one or more kinds may be used.

Further, to the hair conditioners of the present invention, water,additive compositions, preservatives, perfumes, colors, organic acids,gum substances, antioxidants, sequestering agents, and pH adjustors maybe contained.

As additive compositions, for example, mixture of esters, fats and oils,polyethers, silicones, inorganic and organic acids and solvents may beexemplified. As preservatives, parabens such as methylparaben orpropylparaben may be exemplified. As colors and perfumes, any kinds ofcolors and perfumes that are generally used to the hair conditioners maybe exemplified.

As organic acids, lactic acid and citric acid may be exemplified. As gumsubstances, xanthan gum may be exemplified. As antioxidants,dibutylhydroxytoluene, may be exemplified. As sequestering agents, e.g.disodium edetate may be exemplified. As pH adjustors, levulinic acid,citric acid, phosphoric acid and salts of them may be exemplified.

In the formulations of the hair conditioners of the present invention,the contents of the compositions blended in hair conditioners are, forexample, from 5 to 30 wt. %.

The preparing method of the hair conditioners of the present inventionis not limited. For example, the present compositions blended in thehair conditioners, in which additives, if necessary, such aspreservatives, additive compositions and organic acids are dissolvedhomogeneously under heating, are added with stirring to hot water, inwhich additives, if necessary, such as organic acids and gum substancesare contained, and emulsified. After cooled down, additives such asperfumes, colors and preservatives may be added. The heating temperatureof water and the compositions blended in the hair conditioners aredesirably lower than the decomposition temperatures of the ingredients,for example, lower than 90° C.

As hair colorings of the present invention, oxidizing hair coloringagents may be exemplified. The oxidizing hair coloring agents arecomposed of No. 1 agents and No. 2 agents (in the present invention, No.1 agents alone and No. 2 agents alone are also comprised in the haircolorings of the present invention). No. 1 agents of the oxidizing haircoloring agents of the present invention may containolvents, dyeintermediates, antioxidants, alkaline agents, sequestering agents,and/or water besides the compositions blended in hair colorings of thepresent invention.

As solvents, cetanol and N-methl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) may be exemplified.As dye intermediates, for example, phenylene diamines (e.g. ortho, meta,para phenylene diamine), phenols (e.g. ortho, meta, para aminophenol,nitrophenols) and aminocresols may be exemplified.

As antioxidants, the compounds used to the ordinary oxidizing haircoloring agents such as sodium sulfite, ammonium thioglycolate, ascorbicacid and/or cysteine may be exemplified. As alkaline agents,monoethanolamine (MEA) and ammonia may be exemplified. As sequesteringagents, e.g. salt of EDTA and hydroxyethane diphosphonic acid may beexemplified.

In the formulations of No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents,the contents of the compositions blended in hair colorings are, forexample, from 10 to 35 wt. %, desirably from 20 to 30 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 1 agents of oxidizing haircoloring agents, following method may be exemplified. That is, forexample, dye intermediates and antioxidants are poured into hot waterand prepare homogeneous aqueous solution, then the compositions blendedin hair colorings, which are heated and dissolved homogeneously, areadded and mixed. After cooled down, additives such as alkaline agentsand sequestering agents may be added to the mixture by constantstirring. The heating temperature of water and the compositions blendedin hair colorings is lower than decomposition temperatures of theingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents may containequesteringagents, pH adjustors, oxidizing agents and/or water may be containedbesides the compositions blended in hair colorings of the presentinvention. As sequestering agents, e.g. hydroxyethane diphosphonic acidmay be exemplified. As pH adjustors, the salt of phosphoric acid (forexample, dibasic sodium phosphate) may be exemplified. As oxidizingagents, hydrogen peroxide may be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents, thecompositions blended in hair colorings may be contained, for example,from 1 to 15 wt. %, desirably from 2 to 10 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 2 agents of oxidizing haircoloring agents, following method may be exemplified. That is, forexample, the compositions blended in hair colorings of the presentinvention, which are heated and dissolved homogeneously, are added tohot water and stirred to emulsify. After cooled down with constantstirring, additives such as sequestering agents, pH adjustors andoxidizing agents may be added. The heating temperature of water and thecompositions blended in hair colorings is lower than the decompositiontemperatures of the ingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95°C.

The oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention contain atleast one selected from the group consisting of No. 1 agents ofoxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention and No. 2 agentsof oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention.

For example, in the oxidizing hair coloring agents of the presentinvention, the hair colorings consisting of No. 1 agents of oxidizinghair coloring agents of the present invention and No. 2 agents ofoxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention, the haircolorings consisting of No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agentsof the present invention and No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloringagents except the above-mentioned ones, and the hair coloringsconsisting of No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents except theabove-mentioned ones and No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agentsof the present invention are included.

As “No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents except theabove-mentioned ones” and “No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloringagents except the above-mentioned ones”, No. 1 agents and No. 2 agentsthat are generally used for the usual hair colorings may be exemplifiedrespectively.

As another hair colorings of the present invention, acidic hair coloringmaterials may be exemplified. The acidic hair coloring materials maycontain additives compositions, gum substances, organic solvents,preservatives, colors, perfumes and water may be contained besides thepresent compositions blended in hair colorings. As additivescompositions, gum substances, preservatives, color, and perfumes, thecompounds indicated in the compositions blended in hair conditioners maybe exemplified respectively. As organic solvents, benzyl alcohol may beexemplified.

In formulations of the acidic hair coloring materials, the contents ofthe compositions blended in hair colorings are, for example, from 10 to30 wt. %, desirably from 10 to 20 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare the acidic hair coloring materialsof the present invention, following method may be exemplified. That is,for example, tar colors and gum substances are dissolved in hot water toprepare aqueous solution. On the other hand, additive compositions areadded to the compositions blended in hair colorings, and dissolvedhomogeneously with constant stirring under heating. And, thishomogeneous dissolved material is added to the above-mentioned hotaqueous solution with constant stirring to emulsify. After this emulsionis cooled down, organic solvents, perfumes and preservatives etc., ifnecessary, are added to this emulsion. The heating temperature of waterand the compositions blended in hair colorings is lower than thedecomposition temperatures of the ingredients, for example, desirablylower than 90° C.

As another hair colorings, decolorizing agents may be exemplified. Thedecolorizing agents are generally composed of No. 1 agents and No. 2agents. As No. 1 agents of the decolorizing agents of the presentinvention, for example. No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agentsin which dye intermediates are not contained may be exemplified. Theingredients of the the compositions blended in hair colorings in No. 1agents of the decolorizing agents and the preparation method of No. 1agents of the decolorizing agents may be the same as the case of No. 1agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents. As No. 2 agents of thedecolorizing agents, No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents maybe used.

As waving agents of the present invention, one that are composed of No.1 agents and No. 2 agents may be exemplified (in the present invention,both No. 1 agents alone and No. 2 agents alone are also comprised in thetreating agents of the present invention). No. 1 agents of the wavingagents of the present invention may contain reducing agents, alkalineagents and water besides the compositions blended in waving agents ofthe present invention.

As reducing agents, thioglycolic acid, cysteine, and/or salts (ammoniumsalt, MEA salt, hydrochloric acd salts etc.) of them may be exemplified.As alkaline agents, ammonia, amines (MEA, isopropanolamine, etc.),ammonium salts (ammonium bicarbonate etc.) and basic amino acid may beexemplified.

In formulations of No. 1 agents of the present waving agents, thecontents of the compositions blended in waving agents are, for example,from 10 to 25 wt. %, desirably 15 to 20 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 1 agents of the present wavingagents, following method may be exemplified. That is, for example, thecompositions blended in waving agents, which are heated and dissolvedhomogeneously, are added to hot water, stirred and emulsified. Aftercooled down, reducing agents and alkaline agents may be added withstirring. The heating temperature of water and the compositions blendedin waving agents are lower than the decomposition temperatures of theingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

In No. 2 agents of the waving agents of the present invention, oxidizingagents, surfactants, organic acids, inorganic acids, sequestering agentsand/or water may be contained besides the compositions blended in wavingagents of the present invention. As oxidizing agents, salts of bromicacid and/or hydrogen peroxide may be exemplified. As surfactants, lauryltrimethyl ammonium halide (lauryl trimethyl ammonum chloride, lauryltrimethyl ammonium bromide etc.) may be exemplified. As organic acids,citric acid and/or tartaric acid may be exemplified. As inorganic acids,phosphoric acid and/or dibasic sodium phosphate may be exemplified.Further, as sequestering agents, e.g. hydroxyethane diphosphonic acidmay be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 2 agents of the waving agents of the presentinvention, the contents of the compositions blended in waving agentsare, for example, from 10 to 25 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 2 agents of the present wavingagents, following method may be exemplified. That is, for example, thecompositions blended in waving agents, which are heated and dissolvedhomogeneously, are added to hot water, stirred and emulsified. Aftercooled clown, oxidizing agents and cationic surfactants may be addedwith stirring. The heating temperature of water and the compositionsblended in waving agents are lower than the decomposition temperaturesof the ingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

The waving agents of the present invention contain at least one selectedfrom the group consisting of No. 1 agents of waving agents of thepresent invention and No. 2 agents of waving agents of the presentinvention. For example, the waving agents of the present invention isone consisting of No. 1 agents of waving agents of the present inventionand No. 2 agents of waving agents of the present invention, oneconsisting of No. 1 agents of waving agents of the present invention andNo. 2 agents of waving agents except the above-mentioned ones, andanother one consisting of No. 1 agents of waving agents except theabove-mentioned ones and No. 2 agents of waving agents of the presentinvention.

As “No. 1 agents of waving agents except the above-mentioned ones” and“No. 2 agents of waving agents except the above-mentioned ones”, the No.1 and No. 2 agents that are ordinary used in the conventional wavingagents may be exemplified respectively. Concretely, as No. 2 agents ofwaving agents except the above-mentioned ones, the mixtures prepared bydissolving oxidizing agents and surfactants homogeneously in water maybe exemplified.

The finishing agents of the present invention contain the compositionsblended in finishing agents, and generally further contain water.Further, as additives, silicones, alkaline agents, nonionic surfactants(polyoxyethylene derivatives prepared from natural fats and oils etc.),waxes, glycols, esters (e.g. higher fatty acid esters), and thecompounds indicated as additives in hair conditioners may be added.

For example, by adding silicones, hair treating effects such asvanishing ability, well spread of cream, setting ability and feelingeffect (luster, smooth feel, slightly oily feel etc.) may be moreexcellent, and further, flaking may be keeped down.

As such silicones, silicones whose viscosity, for example, have 10–1000cs, desirably 20–500 cs may be exemplified. Concretely, as silicones,methyl polysiloxane and/or methylphenyl polysiloxane may be used.

As alkaline agents, inorganic and organic alkaline agents may beexemplified. Concretely, as inorganic alkaline agents, sodium hydroxideand potassium hydroxide may be exemplified. As organic alkaline agents,primary amines, secondary amines and tertiary amines may be exemplified.Concretely, as organic alkaline agents, monoethanolamine,triethanolamine (TEA) and 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol may beexemplified.

In formulations of the finishing agents of the present invention, thecontents of the compositions blended in finishing agents are, forexample, from 1 to 35 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare the finishing agents of the presentinvention, following method may be exemplified. That is, for example,inorganic alkaline agents are dissolved in water and heated. On theother hand, additives, if necessary, such as nonionic surfactants,waxes, glycols and preservatives are added to the compositions blendedin finishing agents and dissolved homogeneously with constant stirringunder heating, and then, silicones and esters, if necessary, are addedto this solution to disperse.

And, this homogeneous dispersion is added to the above-mentioned hotalkaline aqueous solution with constant stirring to emulsify. After thisemulsion is cooled down, perfumes etc., if necessary, are added to thisemulsion. The heating temperature of water and the compositions blendedin finishing agents are lower than the decomposition temperatures of theingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

The Fifth Embodiment

In this embodiment, alcohols and cationic surfactants besides esters arecontained in the compositions blended in hair treating agents.

As esters, fatty esters of polyhydric alcohols, higher fatty esters, andnatural fatty esters may be exemplified. Concretely, one to fourcompounds selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycolmonostearate, ethylene glycol distearate, polyethylene glycoldistearate, neopentyl glycol dicaprate, lipophilic glycerylmonostearate, lipophilic glyceryl monooleate, cetyl octate, hexyllaurate, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, diisopropyl adipate,cetyl lactate and lanolin fatty acid isopropyl ester may be exemplified.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended inwaving agents, in the compositions blended in finishing agents and inthe compositions blended in color fixing agents, lipophilic glycerylmonostearate and/or isopropyl myristate may be contained as esters.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, alcohols are contained. As alcohols, for example,higher alcohols, polyhydric alcohols and natural alcohos etc. may beexemplified. Concretely, one to three compounds selected from the groupconsisting of cetanol, stearyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, octyldodecanol,behenyl alcohol, 1,3-butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, glycerin(concentrated glycelin etc.), cetostearyl alcohol, lanolin alcohol andphytosterol may be exemplified.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended inwaving agents, in the compositions blended in finishing agents and inthe compositions blended in color fixing agents, one to three compoundsselected from the group consisting of cetanol, stearyl alcohol, andoleyl alcohol may be contained as alcohols.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, cationic surfactants are contained. As the cationicsurfactants, e.g. alkyl trimethyl ammonium halide and/or salts of alkylsulfate/fatty acid amide alkyl ammonium may be exemplified. As thesubstantial example, one or two compounds selected from the groupconsisting of lauryl trimethyl ammonium bromide, stearyl trimethylammonium chloride, cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, cetyl trimethylammonium bromide and behenyl trimethyl ammonium chloride may beexemplified.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended inwaving agents, in the compositions blended in finishing agents and inthe compositions blended in color fixing agents, one or two compoundsselected from the group consisting of stearyl trimethyl ammoniumchroride, cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride and behenyl trimethylammonium chloride may be contained as cationic surfactants.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, any kind of additives may be contained in accordancewith the kind of hair treating agents and the purposes.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, additives such as fats and oils may be contained.Concretely, as fats and oils, one to three compounds selected from thegroup consisting of lanolin, hard lanolin, hydrogenated oil(hydrogenated palm oil fatty acid triglyceride, hydrogenated tallow acidtriglyceride etc.), mink oil, olive oil, hydrogenated jojoba oil,hydrogenated castor oil and safflower oil may be exemplified.

Concretely, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended inwaving agents, in the compositions blended in finishing agents and inthe compositions blended in color fixing agents, hydrogenated oil and/orolive oil may be contained as fats and oils.

As another additives, fatty acids, hydrocarbons, waxes, amphotericsurfactants, sequestering agents, active agents like vitamin,antioxidant, polyethers, and silicones may be contained in thecompositions blended in hair treating agents of the present invention.

As the above-mentioned fatty acids, stearic acid and isostearic acid maybe exemplified. As the above-mentioned hydrocarbons, vegetable squalane,paraffin, liquid petrolatum and vaseline may be exemplified. As theabove-mentioned waxes, carnauba wax and beeswax may be exemplified. Asthe above-mentioned amphoteric surfactants, stearyl dimethyl glycine maybe exemplified. As the above-mentioned sequestering agents, disodiumedetate may be exemplified. As the above-mentioned active agents likevitamin, γ-oryzanol may be exemplified. As the above-mentionedantioxidants, dibutylhydroxytoluene may be exemplified. As theabove-mentioned polyethers, polyoxypropylene (30–50 PO) butyl ether maybe exemplified. As the above-mentioned silicones, methylphenylpolysiloxane may be exemplified. In the compositions blended in hairtreating agents of the present invention, one to four kinds of compoundsselected from them may be contained.

In the formulations of the compositions blended in hair treating agentsof the present invention, when the respective contents of esters,alcohols, and cationic surfactants are N, O and P (wt. %) respectively,it is desirable for N–P to be within following ranges; 1≦N≦55, 10≦O≦65,5≦P≦35, and N+O+P≦100.

When N is smaller than 1, oil rich feel may be insufficient. Inversely,when N is larger than 55, oil rich feel may be too strong. When O issmall than 10, the viscosity may be insufficient. Inversely, when O islarger than 65, the compositions may be too hard. When P is smaller than5, feel in rinsing may be bad. Inversely, when P is larger than 35,stickiness may be arisen.

As the substantial method to prepare the compositions of this embodimentblended in hair treating agents, following method may be exemplified.That is, esters, alcohols, cationic surfactants, and ingredients (ifnecessary) such as additives are mixed and stirred under heating untilcompletely dissolved. The heating temperature is desirably lower thanthe decomposition temperatures of the mixture, for example, lower than100° C., desirably lower than 90° C. The adding order of eachingredients are not limited.

The hair treating agents of the present invention contain thecompositions blended in hair treating agents of the present invention.Hair conditioners, hair colorings, waving agents, finishing agents andcolor fixing agents are illustrated below as the hair treating agents.

The hair conditioners of the present invention contain above-mentionedcompositions blended in hair conditioners. As the compositions blendedin hair conditioners, one or more kinds may be used.

Further, in the hair conditioners of the present invention, water,additive compositions, preservatives, perfumes, aqueous solutions ofpolypeptide (PPT), colors, glycols, organic acids, humectants,antioxidants, sequestering agents, hydrolysed animal proteins, pHadjustors and aqueous useful substances may be contained.

As additive compositions, for example, mixtures with animal fats andoils (mink oil etc.), fatty esters and silicones may be exemplified. Aspreservatives, parabens such as methylparaben or propylparaben may beexemplified. As colors and perfumes, any kinds of colors and perfumesthat are generally used to the hair conditioners may be exemplified. Asglycols, glycelin may be exemplified. As organic acids, lactic acid andcitric acid may be exemplified. As humectants, sodiumpyrrolidonecarboxylate (PCA soda) may be exemplified. As antioxidants,dibutylhydroxytoluene may be exemplified. As the sequestering agents,e.g. disodium edetate may be exemplified. As pH adjustors, levulinicacid, citric acid and phosphoric acid may be exemplified. As aqueoususeful substances, vegetable extracts may be exemplified.

In the formulations of the hair conditioners of the present invention,the compositions blended in hair conditioners are, for example, from 5to 30 wt. %.

The preparing method of the hair conditioners of the present inventionis not limited. For example, the compositions blended in the hairconditioners of the present invention, which are heated and dissolvedhomogeneously, are added to hot water which contains glycols (ifnecessary) and stirred to emulsify. After cooled down with constantstirring, additives may be added. The heating temperature of water andthe compositions blended in the hair conditioners is lower than thedecomposition temperatures of the ingredients, for example, lower than90° C.

As hair colorings of the present invention, oxidizing hair coloringagents may be exemplified. The oxidizing hair coloring agents arecomposed of No. 1 agents and No. 2 agents (in the present invention, No.1 agents alone and No. 2 agents alone are also comprised in the haircolorings of the present invention). No. 1 agents of the oxidizing haircoloring agents of the present invention may contain water, alcohols,solvents, dye intermediates, alkaline agents, antioxidants, andsequestering agents besides the compositions blended in hair coloringsof the present invention. As alcohols, cetanol may be exemplified. Assolvents, N-methl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) may be exemplified. As dyeintermediates, for example, phenylene diamines (e.g. ortho, meta, paraphenylene diamine), phenols (e.g. ortho, meta, para aminophenol,nitrophenols) and aminocresols may be exemplified. As alkaline agents,aqueous ammonia, and MEA (monoethanolamine) may be exemplified. Asantioxidants, the compounds that are used to the ordinary oxidizing haircoloring agents such as sodium sulfite, ammonium thioglycolate, ascorbicacid or cysteine may be exemplified. As the sequestering agents, e.g.salt of EDTA and hydroxyethane diphosphonic acid may be exemplified.

In the formulations of No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents,the contents of the compositions blended in hair colorings are, forexample, from 10 to 35 wt. %. desirably from 20 to 30 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 1 agents of oxidizing haircoloring agents, following method may be exemplified. That is, forexample, dye intermediates and antioxidants are poured into hot waterand prepare homogeneous aqueous solution, then the compositions blendedin hair colorings, which are heated and dissolved homogeneously, areadded and mixed. After cooled down, additives such as alkaline agentsand sequestering agents may be added to the mixture by constantstirring. The heating temperature of water and the compositions blendedin hair colorings is lower than decomposition temperatures of theingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents may contain water,alcohols, oxidizing agents, sequestering agents, and pH adjustorsbesides the compositions blended in hair colorings of the presentinvention. As alcohols, cetanol may be exemplified. As oxidizing agents,hydrogen peroxide may be exemplified. As the sequestering agents, e.g.hydroxyethane diphosphonic acid may be exemplified. As pH adjustors,salts of phosphoric acid (for example, dibasic sodium phosphate) may beexemplified.

In formulations of No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents, thecompositions blended in hair colorings may be contained, for example,from 1 to 15 wt. %, desirably from 2 to 10 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 2 agents of oxidizing haircoloring agents, following method may be exemplified. That is, forexample, the compositions blended in hair colorings of the presentinvention, which are heated and dissolved homogeneously, are added tohot water and stirred to emulsify. After cooled down with constantstirring, additives such as sequestering agents, pH adjustors andoxidizing agents may be added. The heating temperature of water and thecompositions blended in hair colorings is lower than the decompositiontemperatures of the ingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95°C.

The oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention contain atleast one selected from the group consisting of No. 1 agents ofoxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention and No. 2 agentsof oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention. For example,in the oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention, the haircolorings consisting of No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agentsof the present invention and No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloringagents of the present invention, the hair colorings consisting of No. 1agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention andNo. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents except theabove-mentioned ones, and the hair colorings consisting of No. 1 agentsof oxidizing hair coloring agents except the above-mentioned ones andNo. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present inventionare included.

As “No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents except theabove-mentioned ones” and “No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloringagents except the above-mentioned ones”. No. 1 agents and No. 2 agentswhich are generally used for the usual hair colorings may be exemplifiedrespectively.

As another hair colorings, decolorizing agents may be exemplified. Thedecolorizing agents are generally composed of No. 1 agents and No. 2agents. As No. 1 agents of the decolorizing agents of the presentinvention, for example, No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agentsin which dye intermediates are not contained may be exemplified. Theingredients of the the compositions blended in hair colorings in No. 1agents of the decolorizing agents and the preparation method of No. 1agents of the decolorizing agents may be the same as the case of No. 1agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents. As No. 2 agents of thedecolorizing agents, No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents maybe used.

As waving agents of the present invention, the cationic waving agentsmay be exemplified. The cationic waving agents are generally composed ofNo. 1 agents and No. 2 agents (in the present invention, both No. 1agents alone and No. 2 agents alone are also comprised in the wavingagents of the present invention). No. 1 agents of the cationic wavingagents of the present invention may contain water, alcohols, reducingagents, and alkaline agents besides the compositions blended in wavingagents of the present invention. As alcohols, cetanol may beexemplified. As reducing agents, thioglycolic acid and cysteine or salts(ammonium salt, MEA salt hydrochloric acid salts etc.) of them may beexemplified. As alkaline agents, ammonia, amines (MEA, isopropanolamineetc.), ammonium salts (ammonium bicarbonate etc.) and basic amino acidmay be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 1 agents of the cationic waving agents, thecontents of the compositions blended in waving agents are, for example,from 10 to 25 wt. %, desirably 15 to 20 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 1 agents of the cationic wavingagents, following method may be exemplified. That is, for example, thecompositions blended in waving agents, which are heated and dissolvedhomogeneously, are added to hot water, stirred and emulsified. Aftercooled down, reducing agents and alkaline agents may be added. Theheating temperature of water and the compositions blended in wavingagents are lower than the decomposition temperatures of the ingredients,for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

In No. 2 agents of the cationic waving agents of the present invention,water, alcohols, oxidizing agents, organic acids, cationic surfactants,inorganic acids, or sequestering agents may be contained besides thecompositions blended in waving agents of the present invention. Asalcohols, cetanol may be exemplified. As oxidizing agents, salts ofbromic acid or hydrogen peroxide may be exemplified. As organic acids,citric acid or tartaric acid may be exemplified. As cationicsurfactants, lauryl trimethyl ammonium halide (lauryl trimethyl ammonumchloride, lauryl trimethyl ammonium bromide etc.) may be exemplified. Asinorganic acids, phosphoric acid or dibasic sodium phosphate may beexemplified. Further, as sequestering agents, e.g. hydroxyethanediphosphonic acid may be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 2 agents of the cationic waving agents, thecontents of the compositions blended in waving agents area for example,from 10 to 25 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 2 agents of the cationic wavingagents of the present invention, following method may be exemplified.That is, for example, the compositions blended in waving agents, whichare heated and dissolved homogeneously, are added to hot water, stirredand emulsified. After cooled down, oxidizing agents, organic acids,cationic surfactants, inorganic acids and sequestering agents may beadded. The heating temperature of water and the compositions blended inwaving agents are lower than the decomposition temperatures of theingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

The cationic waving agents of the present invention contain at least oneselected from the group consisting of No. 1 agents of the presentinvention of cationic waving agents and No. 2 agents of the presentinvention of cationic waving agents. For example, the cationic wavingagents of the present invention is one consisting of No. 1 agents ofcationic waving agents of the present invention and No. 2 agents ofcationic waving agents of the present invention, one consisting of No. 1agents of cationic waving agents of the present invention and No. 2agents of cationic waving agents except the above-mentioned ones andanother one consisting of No. 1 agents of cationic waving agents exceptthe above-mentioned ones and No. 2 agents of cationic waving agents ofthe present invention.

As “No. 1 agents of waving agents except the above-mentioned ones” and“No. 2 agents of waving agents except the above-mentioned ones”, the No.1 and No. 2 agents that are ordinary used in the conventional wavingagents may be exemplified. Concretely, as No. 2 agents of waving agentsexcept the above-mentioned ones, the mixture prepared by dissolvingoxidizing agents and cationic surfactants homogeneously in water may beexemplified.

The finishing agents of the present invention contain the compositionsblended in finishing agents, and generally further contain water. And,as additives, the compounds indicated in hair conditioners may bevoluntarily added.

In formulations of the finishing agents of the present invention, thecontents of the compositions blended in finishing agents are, forexample, from 1 to 10 wt. %.

The preparation method of the finishing agents of the present inventionmay be the same as the preparation method of the hair conditioners.

Color fixing agents of the present invention can prevent fading dye. Inthe color fixing agents of the present invention, additives such aspreservatives (parabenes etc.), organic acids (tannic acid, glycolicacid etc.), and inorganic acids (phosphoric acid etc.) and water may becontained besides the compositions blended in color fixing agents.

In formulations of the color fixing agents of the present invention, thecontents of the compositions blended in the color fixing agents are, forexample, from 10 to 20 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare the color fixing agents of thepresent invention, following method may be exemplified. For example, thehomogeneous mixture is prepared by mixing the compositions blended inthe color fixing agents with preservatives under heating. Then thismixture is added to hot water with stirring under heating to emulsify.After this emulsion is cooled down with stirring, additives, ifnecessary, may be added to this. The heating temperature of water andthe compositions blended in the color fixing agents are lower than thedecomposition temperatures of the ingredients, for example, desirablylower than 95° C.

The Sixth Embodiment

In this embodiment, alcohols, cationic surfactants, and nonionicsurfactants besides esters are contained in the compositions blended inhair treating agents.

As esters, fatty esters of polyhydric alcohols (e.g. ethylene glycol,glycerin, pentaerithritol etc.), higher fatty esters and natural fattyesters may be exemplified. Concretely, one to three compounds selectedfrom the group consisting of polyethylene glycol distearate, mono anddiglyceryl oleate and stearate, lipophilic glyceryl monostearate,glyceryl cocoate, fatty esters of dipentaerythritol (e.g. the full esterprepared from pentaerithritol and a mixture of fatty acids etc.), hexyllaurate, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, octyl palmitate,butyl stearate, diisostearyl malate and diisopropyl adipate may beexemplified.

Concretely, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in waving agents and in the compositions blended incolor fixing agents, lipophilic glyceryl monostearate may be contained.In the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in the compositionsblended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended in waving agents,and in the compositions blended in finishing agents, isopropyl myristatemay be contained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, alcohols are contained. As alcohols, for example,lower and higher alcohols, mixture of side chain higher fatty alcohols,polyhydric alcohols and natural alcohols etc. may be exemplified.Concretely, one, two, three, or six kinds of compounds selected from thegroup consisting of isopropanol, lauryl alcohol, cetanol, stearylalcohols, oleyl alcohol, octyldodecanol, behenyl alcohol, mixtures ofside chain higher fatty alcohols (e.g. C32–C36), propylene glycol,dipropylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, glycerin, cetostearyl alcoholand lanolin alcohol may be exemplified.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended inwaving agents, and in the compositions blended in finishing agents,cetanol may be contained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, cationic surfactants are contained. As the cationicsurfactants, e.g. quaternary ammonium salts, which are substituted byhydrocarbon radical and/or polyoxethylene substituting group, andpyridinium salts may be exemplified. In the polyoxyethylene substitutinggroup, addition polymerization degree of ethylene oxide (EO) may be, forexample, 2–5 moles. As the substantial example of cationic surfactants,one or two compounds selected from the group consisting of stearyltrimethyl ammonium chloride, cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide, behenyl trimethyl ammonium chloride,distearyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, dipolyoxyethylene oleyl methylammonium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, and cetyl pyridinium chloridemay be exemplified.

Concretely, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners and in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, e.g. stearyl trimethyl ammoniumchloride may be contained. In the compositions blended in hairconditioners, in the compositions blended in hair colorings, in thecompositions blended in waving agents, and in the compositions blendedin finishing agents, for example, cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride maybe contained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, nonionic surfactants are contained As an nonionicsurfactants, polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, polyoxyethylene alkenyl ether,polyoxyethylene alkyl aryl ether, polyoxyethylene derivatives preparedfrom natural fatty acid, alkylolamides, sorbitan fatty ester or tertiaryamines may be exemplified. As the above-mentioned polyoxyethylene ether,e.g. 2 to 45 moles of ethylene oxide (EO) addition polymerizated product(i. e. 2 to 45 moles EO adducts) may be exemplified.

Concretely, one, two or four kinds of compounds selected from the groupsconsisting of polyoxyethylene lauryl ether, polyoxyethylene cetyl ether,polyoxyethylene oleyl ether, polyoxyethylene nonylphenyl ether,polyoxyethylene castor oil, polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil,stearic acid monoethanolamide, coconut fatty acid monoethanolamide,sorbitan trioleate and dimethyl stearylamine may be exemplified.

Concretely, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended inwaving agents, and in the compositions blended in color fixing agents,for example, polyoxyethylene cetyl ether may be contained. In thecompositions blended in hair conditioners and in the compositionsblended in hair colorings, for example, polyoxyethylene oleyl ether maybe contained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, any kind of additives may be contained in accordancewith the kinds of hair treating agents and the purposes.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, additives such as hydrocarbons may be contained. Ashydrocarbons, one or two kinds of compounds selected from the groupconsisting of paraffin, liquid petrolatum, light liquid isoparaffin,ceresine and α-olefin oligomers may be exemplified. As α-olefinoligomers, side chain hydrocarbons, which are obtained by polymerizing,for example, C4–C12 linear aliphatic α-olefin, and have polymerizationde.g.ree of, for example, 3–6 of α-olefin, may be exemplified.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended inwaving agents, in the compositions blended in finishing agents, and inthe compositions blended in color fixing agents, paraffin may becontained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, one or two kinds of compounds selected from the groupconsisting of anionic surfactants, fatty acids, waxes, organic acids,silicones and water may be contained as additives. Concretely, asanionic surfactants, sodium lauryl sulfate may be exemplified. As fattyacids, stearic acid or hard lanolin fatty acid may be exemplified. Aswaxes, carnauba wax may be exemplified. As organic acids, lactic acidmay be exemplified. As silicone, methylphenyl polysiloxane may beexemplified.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, one ortwo kinds of compound selected from anionic surfactants, fatty acids,waxes, organic acids, silicones and water may be contained. In thecompositions blended in hair colorings, fatty acids may be contained.

In the formulations of the compositions blended in hair treating agentsof the present invention, when the respective contents of esters,alcohols, cationic surfactants and nonionic surfactants are Q, R, S andT (wt. %) respectively, it is desirable for Q–T to be within followingranges: 1≦Q≦30, 10≦R≦75, 0.1≦S≦30.1≦T≦65 and Q+R+S+T≦100.

For example, in the compositions blend(led in hair conditioners and inthe compositions blended in color fixing agents, Q, R, S and T may be3≦Q≦30, 10≦R≦65, 0.1≦S≦30, 1≦T≦65 and Q+R+S+T≦100.

For example, in the compositions blended in hair colorings, Q, R, S andT may be 5≦Q≦15, 20≦R≦60, 5S≦25, 1≦T≦20 and Q+R+S+T≦100.

For example, in the compositions blended in waving agents, and in thecompositions blended in finishing agents, Q, R, S and T may be 3≦Q≦23,45≦R≦75, 7≦S≦30, 1≦T≦8 and Q+R+S+T≦100.

As the substantial method to prepare the compositions of this embodimentblended in hair treating agents, following method may be exemplified.That is, esters, alcohols, cationic surfactants, nonionic surfactants,and ingredients such as additives (if necessary) are mixed and stirredunder heating until completely dissolved.

The heating temperature is desirably lower than the decompositiontemperatures of the mixture, for example, lower than 100° C., desirablylower than 90° C. The adding order of each ingredients are not limited.

The hair treating agents of the present invention contain thecompositions blended in hair treating agents of the present invention.As the hair treating agents, hair conditioners, hair colorings, wavingagents, finishing agents, and color fixing agents are illustrated below.

The hair conditioners of the present invention contain above-mentionedcompositions blended in hair conditioners. As the compositions blendedin hair conditioners, one or more kinds may be used.

Further, in the hair conditioners of the present invention, polyhydricalcohols, additive compositions, preservatives, aqueous solutions ofpolypeptide (PPT), colors, perfumes, silicones, water, and organic acidsmay be contained. As polyhydric alcohols, e.g. propylene glycol,buthylene glycol, glycerin etc. may be exemplified. As additivecompositions, for example, mixture of fatty esters, alcohols, any typeof surfactants and silicones may be exemplified. As preservatives,parabens such as methylparaben or propylparaben may be exemplified. Ascolors and perfumes, any kinds of colors and perfumes that are generallyused to the hair conditioners may be exemplified. As silicones, methylpolysiloxane may be exemplified.

In the formulations of the hair conditioners of the present invention,the contents of the compositions blended in hair conditioners are, forexample, from 5 to 40 wt. %.

The preparing method of the hair conditioners of the present inventionis not limited. For example, the compositions blended in the hairconditioners of the present invention, which are heated and dissolvedhomogeneously, are added to hot water with constant stirring toemulsify. After cooled down, additives may be added.

As another preparing method of the hair conditioners of the presentinvention, for example, any kind of additives is added to thecompositions blended in the hair conditioners of the present invention,which are heated and dissolved homogeneously, and then water may beadded to emulsify homogeneously.

The heating temperature of water and the compositions blended in thehair conditioners is lower than the decomposition temperatures of theingredients, for example, lower than 95° C.

As hair colorings of the present invention, oxidizing hair coloringagents may be exemplified. The oxidizing hair coloring agents arecomposed of No. 1 agents and No. 2 agents (in the present invention, No.1 agents alone and No. 2 agents alone are also comprised in the haircolorings of the present invention). No. 1 agents of the oxidizing haircoloring agents of the present invention may contain dye intermediates,alkaline agents, antioxidants, sequestering agents, and water besidesthe compositions blended in hair colorings of the present invention. Asdye intermediates, for example, phenylene diamines (e.g. ortho, meta,para phenylene diamine), phenols (e.g. ortho, meta, para aminophenol,nitrophenols) and aminocresols may be exemplified. As alkaline agents,aqueous ammonia, and monoethanolamine (MEA) may be exemplified. Asantioxidants, the compounds, that are used to the ordinary oxidizinghair coloring agents, such as sodium sulfite, ammonium thioglycolate,ascorbic acid or cysteine may be exemplified. As the sequesteringagents, e.g. EDTA and hydroxyethane diphosphonic acid may beexemplified.

In the formulations of No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents,the contents of the compositions blended in hair colorings are, forexample, from 10 to 35 wt. %, desirably from 15 to 30 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 1 agents of oxidizing haircoloring agents, following method may be exemplified. That is, forexample, dye intermediates and antioxidants are poured into hot waterand prepare homogeneous aqueous solution, then the compositions blendedin hair colorings, which are heated and dissolved homogeneously, areadded and mixed. After cooled down, additives such as alkaline agentsand sequestering agents may be added to the mixture by constantstirring. The heating temperature of water and the compositions blendedin hair colorings is lower than decomposition temperatures of theingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present inventionmay contain oxidizing agents, sequestering agents, pH adjustors andwater besides the compositions blended in hair colorings of the presentinvention. As oxidizing agents, hydrogen peroxide may be exemplified. Asthe sequestering agents, e.g. hydroxyethane diphosphonic acid may beexemplified. As pH adjustors, salts of phosphoric acid (for example,dibasic sodium phosphate) may be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents, thecompositions blended in hair colorings may be contained, for example,from 1 to 15 wt. %, desirably from 2 to 10 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 2 agents of oxidizing haircoloring agents, following method may be exemplified. That is, forexample, the compositions blended in hair colorings of the presentinvention, which are heated and dissolved homogeneously, are added tohot water and stirred to emulsify. After cooled down with constantstirring, additives such as sequestering agents, pH adjustors andoxidizing agents may be added. The heating temperature of water and thecompositions blended in hair colorings is lower than the decompositiontemperatures of the ingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95°C.

The oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention contain atleast one selected from the group consisting of No. 1 agents ofoxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention and No. 2 agentsof oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention. For example,in the oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention, the haircolorings consisting of No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agentsof the present invention and No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloringagents of the present invention, the hair colorings consisting of No. 1agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention andNo. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents except theabove-mentioned ones and the hair colorings consisting of No. 1 agentsof oxidizing hair coloring agents except the above-mentioned ones andNo. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present inventionare included.

As “No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents except theabove-mentioned ones” and “No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloringagents except the above-mentioned ones”, No. 1 agents and No. 2 agentswhich are generally used for the usual hair colorings may be exemplifiedrespectively.

As another hair colorings, decolorizing agents may be exemplified. Thedecolorizing agents are generally composed of No. 1 agents and No. 2agents. As No. 1 agents of the decolorizing agents of the presentinvention, for example, No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agentsin which dye intermediates are not contained may be exemplified. Theformulations of the the compositions blended in hair colorings in No. 1agents of the decolorizing agents and the preparation method of No. 1agents of the decolorizing agents may be the same as the case of No. 1agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents. As No. 2 agents of thedecolorizing agents, No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents maybe used.

As waving agents of the present invention, the cationic waving agentsmay be exemplified. The cationic waving agents are generally composed ofNo. 1 agents and No. 2 agents (in the present invention, both No. 1agents alone and No. 2 agents alone are also comprised in the wavingagents of the present invention). No. 1 agents of the cationic wavingagents of the present invention may contain reducing agents, disulfidecompounds, alkaline agents, inorganic acids and water besides thecompositions blended in waving agents of the present invention. Asreducing agents, thioglycolic acid and cysteine or salts (ammonium salt,MEA salt hydrochloric acid salts etc.) of them may be exemplified. Asdisulfide compounds, diammonium dithiodiglycolate may be exemplified. Asalkaline agents, ammonia, amines (MEA, isopropanolamine etc.), ammoniumsalts (ammonium bicarbonate etc.) and basic amino acid may beexemplified. As inorganic acids, dibasic sodium phosphate may beexemplified.

In formulations of No. 1 agents of the cationic waving agents, thecontents of the compositions blended in waving agents are, for example,from 10 to 20 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 1 agents of the cationic wavingagents, following method may be exemplified. That is, for example, thecompositions blended in waving agents, which are heated and dissolvedhomogeneously, are added to hot water, stirred and emulsified. Aftercooled down, reducing agents and alkaline agents may be added withstirring. The heating temperature of water and the compositions blendedin waving agents are lower than the decomposition temperatures of theingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

In No. 2 agents of the cationic waving agents of the present invention,oxidizing agents, organic acids, cationic surfactants, inorganic acids,sequestering agents, and water may be contained besides the compositionsblended in waving agents. As oxidizing agents, salts of bromic acid orhydrogen peroxide may be exemplified. As organic acids, citric acid ortartaric acid may be exemplified. As cationic surfactants, lauryltrimethyl ammonium halide (lauryl trimethyl ammonum chloride, lauryltrimethyl ammonium bromide etc.) may be exemplified. As inorganic acids,phosphoric acid or dibasic sodium phosphate may be exemplified. Assequestering agents, e.g. hydroxyethane diphosphonic acid may beexemplified.

In formulations of No. 2 agents of the cationic waving agents, thecontents of the compositions blended in waving agents are, for example,0.8 to 20 wt. %, desirably 1 to 20 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 2 agents of the cationic wavingagents of the present invention, following method may be exemplified.That is, for example, the compositions blended in waving agents, whichare heated and dissolved homogeneously, are added to hot water, stirredand emulsified. After cooled down, oxidizing agents, organic acids,cationic surfactants, inorganic acids and sequestering agents may beadded. The heating temperature of water and the compositions blended inwaving agents are lower than the decomposition temperatures of theingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

The cationic waving agents of the present invention contain at least oneselected from the group consisting of No. 1 agents of the presentinvention of cationic waving agents and No. 2 agents of the presentinvention of cationic waving agents. For example, the cationic wavingagents of the present invention is one consisting of No. 1 agents ofcationic waving agents of the present invention and No. 2 agents ofcationic waving agents of the present invention, one consisting of No. 1agents of cationic waving agents of the present invention and No. 2agents of cationic waving agents except the above-mentioned ones andanother one consisting of No. 1 agents of cationic waving agents exceptthe above-mentioned ones and No. 2 agents of cationic waving agents ofthe present invention.

As “No. 1 agents of waving agents except the above-mentioned ones” and“No. 2 agents of waving agents except the above-mentioned ones”, the No.1 and No. 2 agents which are ordinary used in the conventional wavingagents may be exemplified. Concretely, as No. 2 agents of waving agentsexcept the above-mentioned ones, the mixture prepared by dissolvingoxidizing agents and cationic surfactants homogeneously in water may beexemplified.

The finishing agents of the present invention contain the compositionsblended in finishing agents, and generally further contain water. And,as additives, the compounds indicated in hair conditioners may bevoluntarily added.

In formulations of the finishing agents of the present invention, thecontents of the compositions blended in finishing agents are, forexample, from 1 to 10 wt. %.

The preparation method of the finishing agents of the present inventionmay be the same as the preparation method of the hair conditioners.

Color fixing agents of the present invention can prevent fading dye. Inthe color fixing agents of the present invention, additives such aspreservatives (parabenes etc.), organic acids (tannic acid, glycolicacid etc.), and inorganic acids (phosphoric acid etc.) and water may becontained besides the compositions blended in color fixing agents.

In formulations of the color fixing agents of the present invention, thecontents of the compositions blended in the color fixing agents are, forexample, from 10 to 20 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare the color fixing agents of thepresent invention, following method may be exemplified. For example, thehomogeneous mixture is prepared by mixing the compositions blended inthe color fixing agents with preservatives under heating. Then thismixture is added to hot water with stirring under heating to emulsify.After this emulsion is cooled down with stirring, additives, ifnecessary, may be added to this.

The heating temperature of water and the compositions blended in thecolor fixing agents are lower than the decomposition temperatures of theingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

The Seventh Embodiment

In this embodiment, alcohols, cationic surfactants, nonionic surfactantsand fats and oils besides esters are contained in the compositionsblended in hair treating agents.

As esters, fatty esters of polyhydric alcohols, higher fatty esters andnatural fatty esters may be exemplified. Concretely, one to threecompounds selected from the group consisting of glycerin fatty ester(e.g. lipophilic glyceryl monostearate, glyceril myristate, mixture ofmono and diglyceryl oleate and stearate), isopropyl myristate, isopropylpalmitate, butyl stearate, octyl hydroxystearate and lanolin fatty acidoctyldodecyl ester may be exemplified.

Concretely, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings and in the compositions blendedin waving agents and in the compositions blended in finishing agents,for example, lipophilic glyceryl monostearate and/or isopropyl myristatemay be contained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners alcohol arecontained. As alcohols, for example, higher alcohols, polyhydricalcohols and natural alcohols may be exemplified. As the substantialexample, one to five compounds selected from the group consisting oflauryl alcohol, octyldodecanol, oleyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol,dipropylene glycol and cetanol may be exemplified.

Concretely, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended inwaving agents and in the compositions blended in finishing agents, oleylalcohol and/or cetanol may be contained.

In the compositions for hair treating agents of the present invention,cationic surfactants are contained. As the cationic surfactants, e.g.alkyl trimethyl ammonium halide such as alkyl trimethyl ammoniumchloride or fatty acid amidoalkyl alkyl ammonium alkyl sulfates may beexemplified. As the substantial example, one or two compounds selectedfrom the group consisting of cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide, stearyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, behenyltrimethyl ammonium chloride and lanolin aminopropyl ethyl dimethylammonium ethylsulfate (or lanolin amidopropyl ethyl dimethyl ammoniumethylsulfate) may be exemplified.

Concretely, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, in the compositions blended inwaving agents, in the compositions blended in finishing agents and inthe compositions blended in finishing agents cetyl trimethyl ammoniumchloride and/or cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide may be contained as acationic surfactants.

In the compositions blended in hair treating agents of the presentinvention, nonionic surfactants are contained. As nonionic surfactants,polyoxyethylene alkyl or alkenyl ether or ethylene oxide (EO) adducts offatty acid may be exemplified. Concretely, one or two kinds of compoundsselected from the groups consisting of polyoxyethylene oleyl ether,polyoxyethylene cetyl ether, polyoxyethylene lauryl ether,polyoxyethylene stearyl ether and polyoxyethylene lanolin may beexemplified. As the above-mentioned polyoxyethylene ethers, e.g. 5 to 50mole EO adducts may be exemplified.

Concretely, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, haircolorings, waving agents and finishing agents, polyoxyethylene cetylether may be contained as a nonion surfactants.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents, fats andoils are contained. As the fats and oils, one to three compoundsselected from the group consisting of lanolin, hard lanolin,hydrogenated oil (hydrogenated palm oil fatty acid triglyceride,hydrogenated tallow acid fatty acid triglyceride etc.), olive oil andmink oil may be exemplified as the concrete example.

Concretely, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, lanolinmay be contained, further in the compositions blended in hair colorings,waving agents and finishing agents, hydrogenated oil may be contained.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents of thepresent invention, any kind of additives may be contained in accordancewith the kind of hair treating agents and the purpose.]

For example, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents,amphoteric surfactants may be contained as additives. As amphotericsurfactants, e.g. stearyl dimethyl glycine or lauryl dimethyl glycinemay be exemplified.

Concretely, in the compositions blended in hair conditioners, forexample, stearyl dimethyl glycine may be contained as an amphotericsurfactants.

Further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents,hydrocarbons may be contained as additives. As the substantial exampleof hydrocarbons, one or two compounds selected from the group consistingof liquid petrolatum, vaseline and paraffine may be exemplified.

Still further, in the compositions blended in hair treating agents,fatty acids and/or sequestering agents may be contained as additives. Asfatty acids, higher fatty acids such as stearic acid may be exemplified.And as sequestering agents, disodium edetate may be exemplified.

In the compositions blended in hair treating agents, polyoxypropylenebutyl ether or methyl polysiloxane may be contained as additives. As thesubstantial example of the above-mentioned polyoxypropylene ether, e.g.30 to 50 mole PO adducts may be exemplified.

Concretely, to the compositions blended in hair conditioners,polyoxypropylene butyl ether may be blended. Further, in thecompositions blended in hair colorings, waving agents and finishingagents, methyl polysiloxane may be blended.

In formulations of the compositions blended in hair treating agents ofthe present invention, when the respective contents of esters, alcohols,cationic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and fats and oils are U, V,W, X and Y (wt. %), it is desirable for U–Y to be within followingranges; 3≦U≦45, 15≦V≦60, 5≦W≦25, 0.1≦X≦20, 1≦Y≦20, and U+V+W+X+Y≦100.

In a case of the compositions blended in hair conditioners. U, V, W, Xand Y may be 5≦U≦40, 15≦V≦55, 5≦W≦25, 1≦X≦20, 1≦Y≦15, and U+V+W+X+Y≦100.

In cases of the compositions blended in hair colorings, waving agentsand finishing agents, U, V, W, X and Y may be 10≦U≦20, 25≦V≦60, 5≦W≦15,1≦X≦10, 10≦Y≦20, and U+V+W+X+Y≦100.

In the preparation method of the compositions blended in hair treatingagents, for example, fatty esters, alcohols, cationic surfactants,nonionic surfactants, fats and oils and ingredients such as additivesare mixed, heated and stirred until completely dissolved. The heatingtemperature is desirably lower than the decomposition temperatures ofthe mixture, for example, lower than 100° C. desirably lower than 85° C.The adding order of each ingredients are not limited.

The hair treating agents of the present invention contain thecompositions blended in hair treating agents of the present invention.As the hair treating agents, hair conditioners, hair colorings, wavingagents and finishing agents are illustrated below.

The hair conditioners of the present invention contain above-mentionedcompositions blended in hair conditioners. As the compositions blendedin hair conditioners, one or more kinds may be used.

Further, in the hair conditioners of the present invention, oilinessmaterials, preservatives, PPT (aqueous solutions of polypeptide),colors, perfumes and water may be contained as additives. As oilinessmaterials, for example, jojoba oil, avocado oil and mink oil may beexemplified. As preservatives, parabens such as methylparaben orpropylparaben may be exemplified. As colors and perfumes, any kinds ofcolors and perfumes that are generally used to the hair conditioners maybe used.

In formulations of the hair conditioners of the present invention, thecontents of the compositions blended in hair conditioners are, forexample, from 5 to 30 wt. %.

The preparing method of the hair conditioners of the present inventionis not limited. For example, the compositions blended in hairconditioners which is heated and homogeneously dissolved is added to hotwater with constant stirring and emulsified. After cooled down,additives may be added, if necessary. The heating temperature of waterand the compositions blended in hair conditioners is lower than thedecomposition temperatures of the mixture, for example, desirably lowerthan 95° C.

As hair colorings of the present invention, oxidizing hair coloringagents may be exemplified. The oxidizing hair coloring agents arecomposed of No. 1 agents and No. 2 agents (in the present invention, No.1 agents alone and No. 2 agents alone are also comprised in the haircolorings of the present invention). No. 1 agents of the oxidizing haircoloring agents of the present invention may contain dye intermediates,alkaline agents, antioxidants, sequestering agents and/or water besidesthe compositions blended in hair colorings of the present invention. Asdye intermediates, for example, phenylene diamines (e.g. ortho, meta,para phenylene diamine), phenols (e.g. ortho, meta, para aminophenol,nitrophenols) and aminocresols may be exemplified. As alkaline agents,ammonia solution and MEA (monoethanolamine) may be exemplified. Asantioxidants, the compounds, that are used to the ordinary oxidizinghair coloring agents, such as sodium sulfite, ammonium thioglycolate,ascorbic acid and/or cysteine may be exemplified. As the sequesteringagents, e.g. EDTA may be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents, thecontents of the compositions blended in hair colorings are, for example,from 10 to 35 wt. %, desirably from 20 to 30 wt. %. As the substantialmethod to prepare No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents,following method may be exemplified. That is, for example, dyeintermediates and antioxidants are poured into hot water and preparehomogeneous aqueous solution, then the compositions blended in haircolorings, which are heated and dissolved homogeneously, are added andmixed. After cooled down, additives such as alkaline agents orsequestering agents may be added to the mixture by constant stirring.The heating temperature of water and the compositions blended in haircolorings is lower than decomposition temperatures of the ingredients,for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present inventionmay contain oxidizing agents, sequestering agents, pH adjustors and/orwater may be contained besides the compositions blended in haircolorings of the present invention. As oxidizing agents, hydrogenperoxide may be exemplified. As sequestering agents, e.g. hydroxyethanediphosphoric acid may be exemplified. As pH adjustors, phosphoric acidsalt (for example, dibasic sodium phosphate) may be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents, thecontents of the compositions blended in hair colorings are, for example,from 1 to 15 wt. %, desirably 2 to 10 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 2 agents of oxidizing haircoloring agents, following method may be exemplified. That is, forexample, the compositions blended in hair colorings of the presentinvention, which are heated and dissolved homogeneously, are added tohot water and dissolved homogeneously, stirred and emulsified. Aftercooled down, additives such as sequestering agents, pH adjustors andoxidizing agents may be added. The heating temperature of water and thecompositions blended in hair colorings is lower than the decompositiontemperatures of the ingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95°C.

The oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention contain atleast one selected from the group consisting of No. 1 agents ofoxidizing hair coloring agents and No. 2 agents of oxidizing haircoloring agents of the present invention. For example, in the oxidizinghair coloring agents of the present invention, the hair coloringsconsisting of No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents of thepresent invention and No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents ofthe present invention, the hair colorings consisting of No. 1 agents ofoxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention and No. 2 agentsof oxidizing hair coloring agents except the above-mentioned ones, andthe hair colorings consisting of No. 1 agents of oxidizing hair coloringagents except the above-mentioned ones and No. 2 agents of oxidizinghair coloring agents of the present invention are included. As “No. 1agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents except the above-mentionedones” and “No. 2 agents of oxidizing hair coloring agents except theabove-mentioned ones”, No. 1 agents and No. 2 agents which are generallyused for the usual hair colorings may be exemplified.

As another hair colorings, decolorizing agents may be exemplified. Thedecolorizing agents are generally composed of No. 1 agents and No. 2agents (in the present invention, No. 1 agents alone and No. 2 agentsalone are also comprised in the hair colorings of the presentinvention), No. 1 agents of the decolorizing agents of the presentinvention may contain alkaline agents, sequestering agents and waterbesides the compositions blended in hair colorings of the presentinvention. As alkaline agents, e.g. ammonia and MEA may be exemplified.And as sequestering agents, EDTA may be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 1 agents of decolorizing agents, the desirablecontents of the compositions blended in hair colorings are, for example,from 10 to 20 wt. %.

The preparing methods of No. 1 agents of decolorizing agents areillustrated as follows. For example, the compositions blended in hairconditioners that are heated and homogeneously dissolved is added to hotwater with constant stirring and emulsified. After cooled down,additives such as alkaline agents or sequestering agents may be added.The heating temperature of water and the compositions blended in hairconditioners is lower than the decomposition temperatures of themixture, for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

The ingredients and preparing method of No. 2 agents of the decolorizingagents of the present invention may be the same as the case of No. 2agents of the oxidizing hair coloring agents of the present invention.

The decolorizing agents of the present invention contain at least oneselected from the group consisting of No. 1 agents of decolorizingagents and No. 2 agents of decolorizing agents of the present invention.For example, in the decolorizing agents of the present invention, thehair colorings consisting of No. 1 agents of decolorizing agents of thepresent invention and No. 2 agents of decolorizing agents of the presentinvention, the hair colorings consisting of No. 1 agents of decolorizingagents of the present invention and No. 2 agents of decolorizing agentsexcept the above-mentioned ones and the hair colorings consisting of No.1 agents of decolorizing agents except the above-mentioned ones and No.2 agents of decolorizing agents of the present invention are included.

As “No. 1 agents of decolorizing agents except the above-mentioned ones”and “No. 2 agents of decolorizing agents except the above-mentionedones”, the No. 1 and No. 2 agents that are ordinary used in theconventional decolorizing agents may be exemplified.

As another hair colorings of the present invention, acidic hair coloringmaterials may be exemplified. The acidic hair coloring materials maycontain tar colors, organic solvents, organic and inorganic acids,sequestering agents and water besides the compositions blended in haircolorings. As organic solvents, benzyl alcohol and N-methl-2-pyrrolidone(NMP) may be exemplified. As organic acids, lactic acid, glycolic acid,tartaric acid and citric acid may be exemplified. As inorganic acids,phosphoric acid and hydrochloric acid may be exemplified. Assequestering agents, EDTA may be exemplified.

In formulations of the acidic hair coloring materials, the contents ofthe compositions blended in hair colorings are, for example, from 15 to30 wt. %, desirably from 20 to 25 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare the acidic hair coloring materials.following method may be exemplified. That is, for example, thecompositions blended in hair colorings of the present invention, whichare heated and dissolved homogeneously, are added to hot water in whichtar color is dissolved and stirred. After cooled down, organic solvents,organic acids and inorganic acids may be added. The heating temperatureof water and the compositions blended in hair colorings is lower thanthe decomposition temperatures of the ingredients, for example,desirably lower than 95° C.

As waving agents of the present invention, the cationic waving agentsmay be exemplified. The cationic waving agents are generally composed ofNo. 1 agents and No. 2 agents (in the present invention, both No. 1agents alone and No. 2 agents alone are also comprised in the haircolorings of the present invention). No. 1 agents of the cationic wavingagents of the present invention may contain reducing agents, alkalineagents and water besides the compositions blended in waving agents ofthe present invention. As reducing agents, thioglycolic acid andcysteine or salts (ammonium salt, MEA salt etc.) of them may beexemplified. As alkaline agents, ammonia, amines (MEA, isopropanolamineetc.), ammonium salts (ammonium bicarbonate etc.) and basic amino acidmay be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 1 agents of the cationic waving agents, thecontents of the compositions blended in waving agents are, for example,from 10 to 25 wt. %, desirably 15 to 25 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare. No. 1 agents of the cationicwaving agents following method may be exemplified. That is, for example,the compositions blended in waving agents, which are heated anddissolved homogeneously, are added to hot water, stirred and emulsified.After cooled down, reducing agents and alkaline agents may be added. Theheating temperature of water and the compositions blended in wavingagents are lower than the decomposition temperatures of the ingredients,for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

In No. 2 agents of the cationic waving agents of the present invention,oxidizing agents, organic acids, cationic surfactants, inorganic acids,sequestering agents and/or water may be contained besides thecompositions blended in waving agents of the present invention. Asoxidizing agents, bromates and/or hydrogen peroxide may be exemplified.As organic acids, citric acid and/or tartaric acid may be exemplified.As cationic surfactants, lauryl trimethyl ammonium halide may beexemplified. As inorganic acids, phosphoric acid and/or dibasic sodiumphosphate may be exemplified. Further, as sequestering agents, e.g.hydroxyethane diphosphoric acid may be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 2 agents of the cationic waving agents, thecontents of the compositions blended in waving agents are, for example,from 10 to 25 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 2 agents of the cationic wavingagents of the present invention, following method may be exemplified.That is, for example, the compositions blended in waving agents, whichare heated and dissolved homogeneously, are added to hot water, stirredand emulsified. After cooled down, oxidizing agents, organic acids,cationic surfactants, inorganic acids and sequestering agents may beadded. The heating temperature of water and the compositions blended inwaving agents are lower than the decomposition temperatures of theingredients, for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

The cationic waving agents of the present invention contain at least oneselected from the group consisting of No. 1 agents of cationic wavingagents and No. 2 agents of cationic waving agents of the presentinvention. For example, the cationic waving agents of the presentinvention is one consisting of No. 1 agents of cationic waving agents ofthe present invention and No. 2 agents of cationic waving agents of thepresent invention, one consisting of No. 1 agents of cationic wavingagents of the present invention and No. 2 agents of cationic wavingagents except the above-mentioned ones and another one consisting of No.1 agents of cationic waving agents except the above-mentioned ones andNo. 2 agents of cationic waving agents of the present invention.

As No. 1 agents of waving agents except the above-mentioned ones and No.2 agents of waving agents except the above-mentioned ones No. 2 agents,the No. 1 and No. 2 agents which are ordinary used in the conventionalwaving agents may be exemplified. Concretely, as No. 2 agents of wavingagents except the above-mentioned ones No. 2 agents, the mixtureprepared by dissolving oxidizing agents and cationic surfactantshomogeneously in water may be exemplified.

As another waving agents of the present invention, the curling creamtype waving agents may be exemplified. The curling cream type wavingagents are also generally composed of No. 1 agents and No. 2 agents (inthe present invention, both No. 1 agents alone and No. 2 agents aloneare also comprised in the hair colorings of the present invention). No.1 agents of the curling cream type waving agents of the presentinvention may contain reducing agents, alkaline agents and water besidesthe compositions blended in waving agents of the present invention. Asreducing agents, sodium sulfite may be exemplified. As alkaline agents,e.g. MEA may be exemplified.

In formulations of No. 1 agents of the curling cream type waving agents,the contents of the compositions blended in waving agents are, forexample, from 5 to 20 wt. %, desirably 6 to 15 wt. %.

As the substantial method to prepare No. 1 agents of the curling creamtype waving agents following method may be exemplified. That is, forexample, the compositions blended in waving agents, which are heated anddissolved homogeneously, are added to hot water, stirred and emulsified.After cooled down, reducing agents and alkaline agents may be added. Theheating temperature of water and the compositions blended in wavingagents are lower than the decomposition temperatures of the ingredients,for example, desirably lower than 95° C.

The ingredients and preparing method of No. 2 agents of the curlingcream type agents of the present invention may be the same as the caseof No. 2 agents of the oxidizing hair coloring agents of the presentinvention.

The curling cream type waving agents of the present invention contain atleast one selected from the group consisting of No. 1 agents of curlingcream type waving agents and No. 2 agents of curling cream type wavingagents of the present invention. For example, the curling cream typewaving agents of the present invention is one consisting of No. 1 agentsof curling cream type waving agents of the present invention and No. 2agents of curling cream type waving agents of the present invention, oneconsisting of No. 1 agents of curling cream type waving agents of thepresent invention and No. 2 agents of curling cream type waving agentsexcept the above-mentioned ones and another one consisting of No. 1agents of curling cream type waving agents except the above-mentionedones and No. 2 agents of curling cream type waving agents of the presentinvention.

As “No. 1 agents of curling cream type waving agents except theabove-mentioned ones” and “No. 2 agents of curling cream type wavingagents except the above-mentioned ones”, the No. 1 and No. 2 agents thatare ordinary used in the conventional waving agents may be exemplified.Concretely, as No. 2 agents of curling cream type waving agents exceptthe above-mentioned ones No. 2 agents, the solution prepared bydissolving organic acids in water may be exemplified.

The finishing agents of the present invention contain the compositionsblended in finishing agents, and generally further contain water. And,as additives, the compounds indicated in hair conditioners may bevoluntarily added.

In formulations of the finishing agents of the present invention, thecontents of the compositions blended in finishing agents are, forexample, from 1 to 10 wt. %.

The preparation method of the finishing agents of the present inventionmay be the same as the preparation method of the hair conditioners.

EXAMPLE Example of the First Embodiment

The first embodiment of the present invention is illustrated moreconcretely according to the Examples.

(Preparation of the Compositions Blended in Hair Treating Agents)

Examples 1–6

The amounts (kg) shown in Table 1 of the ingredients were poured into avessel and mixed, and the mixture was heated to the temperature shown inTable 1, then stirred and dissolved completely. Thus, the compositionsblended in hair treating agents (Examples 1–6) of the present inventionwere prepared.

Example 7

Polyoxyethylene oleyl ether [0.19 kg (30 EO)+4.85 kg (13 EO)], sorbitanmonooleate, isopropyl linoleate, safflower oil, oleic acid, and liquidpetrolatum were heated to the temperature shown in Table 1, and mixedwith stirring to prepare homogeneous dissolved material. This dissolvedmaterial was added with stirring to 47.24 L. of water, that was heatedto the temperature shown in Table 1, and emulsion was prepared. Thenproper amount of ice was added to the emulsion, and cooled below 45° C.

On the other hand, polyoxyethylene oleyl ether [0.63 kg (30 EO)+0.33 kg(50 EO)] was heated to 80–90d° C. to prepare homogeneous dissolvedmaterial. This dissolved material was added with stirring to 4.53 kg ofwater that was heated to 80–90° C., and dissolved to prepare stabilizer.Then the stabilizer was cooled below 40° C.

To the above-mentioned cooled emulsion, the cooled stabilizer, sorbicacid, sodium hydroxide, phosphoric acid and water etc. were added withstirring to prepare 100 kg of the composition blended in a hair treatingagent. The ingredients, contents (kg) and heating temperature are shownin Table 1.

Example 8

Emulsion was prepared under the condition shown in Table 2 by the sameprocess as Example 7 except that polyoxyethylene oleyl ether [0.147 kg(30 EO)+3.59 kg (13 EO)] and 33.46 L. of water were used instead ofpolyoxyethylene oleyl ether [0.1 kg (30 EO)+4.85 kg (13 EO)] and 47.24L. of water. Then the emulsion was cooled.

On the other hand, stabilizer was prepared under the condition shown inTable 2 by the same process as Example 7 except that polyoxyethyleneoleyl ether [2.83 kg (30 EO)+1.43 kg (50 EO)] and 9.84 kg of water wereused instead of polyoxyethylene oleyl ether [0.63 kg (30 EO)+0.33 kg (50EO)] and 4.53 kg of water. Then the emulsion was cooled.

Then, by the same process as Example 7, 100 kg of the compositionblended in a hair treating agent was prepared. The ingredients, contents(kg), and the heating temperature to prepare the emulsion are shown inTable 2.

Example 9

The emulsion was prepared under the condition shown in Table 2 by thesame process as Example 7 except that avocado oil was further added. Andthen, the emulsion was cooled.

On the other hand, stabilizer was prepared under the condition shown inTable 2 by the same process as Example 7, and then cooled. Next, by thesame process as Example 7, 100 kg of the composition blended in a hairtreating agent was prepared. The ingredients, contents (kg), and theheating temperature to prepare the emulsion are shown in Table 2.

Example 10

Emulsion was prepared under the condition shown in Table 2 by the sameprocess as Example 7 except that polyoxyethylene (30 EO) oleyl ether wasnot used, and polyoxyethylene (13 EO) oleyl ether [5.04 kg] and 47.54 L.water were used instead of polyoxyethylene(13 EO) oleyl ether [4.85 kg(13 EO)] and 47.24 L. of water, and wheat germ oil was further added.Then the emulsion was cooled.

On the other hand, stabilizer was prepared under the condition shown inTable 2 by the same process as Example 7 except that polyoxyethyleneoleyl ether [0.64 kg (30 EO)+0.32 kg (50 EO)] and 4.92 kg of water wereused instead of polyoxyethylene oleyl ether [0.63 kg (30 EO)+0.33 kg (50EO)] and 4.53 kg of water. Then the stabilizer was cooled.

Next, 100 kg of the composition blended in a hair treating agent wasprepared by the same process as Example 7. The ingredients, contents(kg), and the heating temperature to prepare the emulsion are shown inTable 2.

Example 11

Each of all ingredients shown in Table 2 except sorbic acid, phosphoricacid, sodium hydroxide, and water were mixed and heated to thetemperature shown in Table 2, and dissolved homogeneously. Thisdissolved material was added with stirring to water that was heated tothe temperature shown in Table 2 to prepare emulsion.

Then proper amount of ice was added to the emulsion. After the emulsionwas cooled below 45° C., sorbic acid, sodium hydroxide, phosphoric acidand water were added to the emulsion and stirred homogeneously toprepare 100 kg of the composition blended in a hair treating agents. Theingredients, contents (kg) and the heating temperature to prepare theemulsion are shown in Table 2.

Example 12

Emulsion was prepared under the condition shown in Table 2 by the sameprocess as Example 7 except that polyoxyethylene (30 EO) oleyl ether wasnot used. Then the emulsion was cooled.

On the other hand, stabilizer was prepared under the condition shown inTable 2 by the same process as Example 7 except that polyoxyethylenelanolin and 6.89 kg of water was used instead of polyoxyethylene oleylether and 4.53 kg of water. Then the stabilizer was cooled.

To the aforementioned cooled emulsion, the above-mentioned cooledstabilizer, sorbic acid, sodium hydroxide, phosphoric acid and wateretc. were added with stirring to prepare the emulsified 100 kg of thecomposition blended in a hair treating agents. The ingredients, contents(kg) and the heating temperature to prepare the emulsion are shown inTable 2.

Example 13

0.315 kg of polyoxyethylene (13 EO) oleyl ether was heated to 45–50° C.0.39 kg of perfumes[trade name, “BOIS DE ROSE” (Meiji-Koryo co.)] wasadded to this and dispersed homogeneously. Then, 4.08 kg of water wasadded with stirring homogeneously to prepare an agents for solbilizingperfumes.

After the above agents cooled below 27° C., the cooled agents was addedwith stirring to 94.75 kg of the composition blended in a hair treatingagents prepared in Example 9 (which had been cooled below 27° C.). Thus,100 kg of the composition blended in a hair treating agents wasprepared. The ingredients, contents (kg), and the heating temperatureare shown in Table 2.

Example 14

The amounts (kg) shown in Table 2 of the ingredients were poured into avessel and mixed, and the mixture was heated to the temperature shown inTable 2, then stirred and dissolved completely. Thus, the compositionsblended in a hair treating agents of the present invention wereprepared.

TABLE 1 Example 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 heating temp (° C.) 80 60~70 80 80 70 8091~93 Ingredient (kg) propylene glycol dicaprate 75 — — — — — —polyethylene glycol distearate — — — — — 4 — caprylic capric acidtriglyceride 12.5 — 33 — — — — triglyceryl cocoate — — — 30 — — —dipentaerythritol fatty acid ester¹⁾ — — — 50 — — — isopropyl palmitate— — — 10 — — — 2-hexyldecyl isostearate — — — — 10 — — isopropyllinoleate — — — — — — 2 diisostearyl malate — — — — — — — diisopropyladipate — 25 — — — — — diisobutyl adipate — 25 — 10 — — — lanolin fattyacid octyldodecyl ester — — 34 — — — — polyoxyethylene lauryl ether²⁾ —— — — — 4 — polyoxyethylene oleyl ether — — — — — — 6 polyoxyethylenelanolin — — — — — — — polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil³⁾ — — — —— — — cocodimethyl amine oxide — — — — — 20 — sorbitan monooleate — — —— — — 3 sorbitan sesquioleate — — — — — — — sorbitan trioleate — — — — —— — polyoxyethylene coconut fatty acid — — — — — 40 — monoethanolamidesodium sulfate⁴⁾ soybean phospholipid — — — — — — — rice germ oil — — —— 45 — — wheat germ oil — — — — — — — shea butter — — 33 — 45 — —avocado oil — — — — — — — safflower oil — — — — — — 8 castor oil — — — —— — — meadowfoam oil — — — — — — — lactic acid⁸⁾ — — — — — 1 — sorbicacid⁹⁾ — — — — — — 0.26 oleic acid — — — — — — 5 phosphoric acid⁹⁾ — — —— — — 0.04 sodium hydroxide — — — — — — 0.11 liquid petrolatum — — — — —— 20 dimethylsiloxane- — 50 — — — — — methylstearoxysiloxane copolymerdecamethyl cyclopentasiloxane — — — — — — — methyl parahydroxybenzoate —— — — — 0.1 — polyoxypropylene butyl ether⁵⁾ 12.5 — — — — — —dibutylhydroxytoluene — — — — — — — perfume — — — — — — — water — — — —— 30.9 55.59

TABLE 2 Example 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 heating temp (° C.) 90~92 87~89 84~8694~98 85~87 45~50 40~50 Ingredient (kg) propylene glycol dicaprate — — —— — — — polyethylene glycol distearate — — — — — — — caprylic capricacid triglyceride — — — — — — — triglyceryl cocoate — — — — — — —dipentaerythritol fatty acid ester¹⁾ — — — 1.5 — — — isopropyl palmitate— — — — — — — 2-hexyldecyl isostearate — — — — — — — isopropyl linoleate1 2 2 — 2 2 — diisostearyl malate — — — — — — 3 diisopropyl adipate — —— — — — — diisobutyl adipate — — — — — — — lanolin fatty acidoctyldodecyl ester — — — — — — — polyoxyethylene lauryl ether²⁾ — — — —— — — polyoxyethylene oleyl ether 8 6 6 7.5⁷⁾ 5 6 — polyoxyethylenelanolin — — — — 3.5⁶⁾ — — polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil³⁾ — —— — — — 10 cocodimethyl amine oxide — — — — — — — sorbitan monooleate 23 3 — 3 3 — sorbitan sesquioleate — — — 2.5 — — — sorbitan trioleate — —— 2 — — — polyoxyethylene coconut fatty acid — — — — — — —monoethanolamide sodium sulfate⁴⁾ soybean phospholipid — — — — 0.1 — —rice germ oil — — — — — — — wheat germ oil — — 1 — — — — shea butter — —— — — — — avocado oil — 4 — — — 4 — safflower oil 5 4 7 — 8 4 5 castoroil — — — — — — 78.95 meadowfoam oil — — — 8 — — — lactic acid⁸⁾ — — — —— — — sorbic acid⁹⁾ 0.17 0.26 0.26 0.26 0.26 0.26 — oleic acid 0.35 0.50.5 0.5 0.5 — — phosphoric acid⁹⁾ 0.03 0.04 0.04 0.8 0.04 0.04 — sodiumhydroxide 0.07 0.11 0.11 0.1 0.11 0.11 — liquid petrolatum 13 20 20 14.520 20 — dimethylsiloxane- — — — — — — — methylstearoxysiloxane copolymerdecamethyl cyclopentasiloxane — — — — — — 3 methyl parahydroxybenzoate —— — — — — — polyoxypropylene butyl ether⁵⁾ — — — — — — —dibutylhydroxytoluene — — — — — — 0.05 perfume — — — — — 0.39 — water70.38 60.09 60.09 62.34 57.49 60.2 — ^(1)–9))in Tables 1 and 2 areindicating, ¹⁾the full esters prepared from dipentaerythritol and mixedfatty acid (12-hydroxystearic acid:stearic acid:rosin = 4:15:0.5), ²⁾5EO. ³⁾10 EO. ⁴⁾3 EO. ⁵⁾52 PO. ⁶⁾70 EO. containing 1.5 wt. % of lecithin,⁷⁾2.5 kg (5 EO) + 4 kg (13 EO) + 1 kg (30 EO), ⁸⁾containing 10 wt. % ofwater, ⁹⁾containing 15 wt. % of water.(Preparation of Hair Conditioners)

Examples 15–19

Initial purified water was heated to the temperature of 80–85° C. On theother hand, the composition blended in a hair conditioner obtained above(Examples 1–5), additive composition, and parabens were mixed and heatedto the temperature of 80–85° C., and then dissolved homogeneously.

The homogeneous dissolved material was added to the above-mentioned hotwater with constant stirring and emulsified. Then the emulsion wascooled down to the temperature of 48° C. with constant stirring. Next,perfume was added, and finaly purified water (add water) was added so asto adjust the total weight to be 100 kg and then mixed homogeneously.Thus, the hair conditioners of the present invention (Examples 15–19)were prepared. The ingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 3.

TABLE 3 ingredient Example (kg) 15 16 17 18 19 composition blendedExample 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Example 5 in hair conditioner 11 1 1 1 additive composition¹⁾ 12 12 12 12 12 parabens 0.15 0.15 0.150.15 0.15 purfume proper amount proper amount proper amount properamount proper amount initial water 70 70 70 70 70 ¹⁾in Tables 3 areindicating, ¹⁾ingredients (wt. %); stearyl alcohol(45), mixture ofmonoglyceryl and diglyceryl prepared from mixed acid of oleic acid andstearic acid (8), butyl stearate (5), mink oil (5), dipropylene glycol(5), polyoxyethylene (23 EO) lauryl ether (2), lanolin amidopropyl ethyldimethyl ammonium ethylsulfate (5), 60 wt. % stearyl trimethyl ammoniumchloride (25).(Preparation of Permanent Waving Agents)

Example 20–25

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

To initial water, 50 wt. % ammonium thioglycolate (ATG) aqueoussolution, strong ammonia solution and the composition blended in awaving agent (Example 7, 9–13) were added in order. Further, purifiedwater (add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100kg. Thus No. 1 agent was prepared (Example 20–25). Following wayperformed the above addition in order. Namely, after it was confirmedthat the previous ingredients was mixed homogeneously, followingingredients was added. Ingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table4.

Preparation of No. 2 Agents

To initial water, sodium bromate and the composition blended in a wavingagent (Example 8) were added in order. Further, purified water (addwater) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No.2 agent was prepared. Following way performed the above in orderaddition. Namely, after it was confirmed that the previous ingredientswas mixed homogeneously, following ingredients was added. Ingredientsand contents (kg) are shown in Table 4.

TABLE 4 ingredient Example (kg) 20 21 22 23 24 25 No. 1 agentcomposition blended Example 7 Example 9 Example 10 Example 11 Example 12Example 13 in waving agent 3 3 3 3 3 3 50% ATG 13 13 13 13 13 13 strongammonia solution proper amount proper amount proper amount proper amountproper amount proper amount initial water about 65 about 65 about 65about 65 about 65 about 65 No. 2 agent composition blended Example 8Example 8 Example 8 Example 8 Example 8 Example 8 in waving agent 5 5 55 5 5 sodium bromate 8 8 8 8 8 8 initial water about 65 about 65 about65 about 65 about 65 about 65(Preparation of Finishing Agents)

Example 26

1 kg of the composition blended in a finishing agent (Example 11) wasadded to 99 kg of water with stirring at room temperature, and thenmixed homogeneously to prepare a finishing agent.

(Preparation of Permanent Waving Iron Sliding Improvers)

Example 27

About 99 kg of the composition blended in a permanent waving ironsliding improver (Example 14), proper amount of perfume, and properamount of pigment aqueous solution were mixed homogeneously at roomtemperature, to prepare 100 kg of the permanent waving iron slidingimprover.

(The Organoleptic Tests About Hair Treating Effects of the Hair TreatingAgents)

Hair treatings were carried out to 50 monitors by the following methods.And the results of the organoleptic tests about hair treating effects(i. e. feel when used) of the hair treating agents were obtained. Theresults of organoleptic tests were summarized in Table 5.

The Method for Hair Treating with Hair Conditioners

After ordinary shampoo, a specimen of each hair conditioners (Examples15–19) was applied to hair and spread by combing, and then rinsesd anddried using a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Waving Agents

No. 1 agent of the waving agents (Example 20–25) was coated to hair andspread by combing, and the hair was wound to a rod and heated for 7minutes at 45° C. Then No. 2 agents was coated by an applicator and leftfor 7 minutes. After the rod was removed, the hair was rinsesd and driedusing a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Finishing Agents

The finishing agent (Example 2–6) was sprayed and coated to hair withpumpsprayer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Permanent Waving Iron SlidingImprovers

The permanent waving iron sliding improver (Example 27) was coated tohair, and then finished to predetermind hair style with iron.

TABLE 5 feel when used and hair treating agent (Example) function ofhair treating agent 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 moist feel ⊚◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ — slippery feel ⊚ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ — wet feel⊚ Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ ◯ — smooth feel ⊚ ⊚ Δ Δ ⊚ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ ⊚ softfeel Δ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ — slightly oily feel ◯ ◯ ⊚ Δ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯⊚ ⊚ rustle feeling Δ ◯ Δ ⊚ Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ Δ — adsorptiveness Δ Δ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ΔΔ Δ ◯ Δ Δ Δ — luster Δ ◯ Δ Δ ◯ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ ⊚ — prevention of hair damage— — — — — ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ — ◯ smooth wave formation — — — — — ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ —⊚ firmly rooted wave — — — — — ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ — ◯ no unevenness of wavingfinish — — — — — ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ — Δ pleasant touch after waving — — — — — ⊚⊚ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ — ⊚ less mercapto odor — — — — — Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ ⊚ — —

In Table 5, ⊚ indicates “very good”, ◯ indicates “good” and Δ indicates“normal”.

As clearly understood from the results of the above-mentioned examples,the compositions blended in hair treating agents of the presentembodiment is prepared by selecting and combining adequately theingredients which are cheap and easy to purchase so as to display anexcellent hair treating effect. Therefore, the compositions blended inhair treating agents of the present invention may be produced by lowercost and easily.

Since the hair treating agents of the present embodiment is preparedusing above-mentioned compositions blended in hair treating agents ofthe present invention, the cost for production is low, further, has anexcellent hair treating effects such as moist feel, slippery feel, wetfeel, smooth feel, soft feel, slightly oily feel, rustle feeling,luster, smooth completion of wave formation, no unevenness of wave,prevention of hair damage etc. Further, in the preparation process ofhair treating agent since it is possible by using the compositionsblended in a hair treating agents of the present invention to blendplural ingredients at a time, the production process may be remarkablysimplified.

Example of the Second Embodiment

The second embodiment of the present invention is illustrated moreconcretely according to the Examples.

(Preparation of the Compositions Blended in Hair Treating Agents)

Examples 28–34

The amounts (kg) shown in Table 6 of ingredients were poured into avessel and mixed, and the mixture was heated to the temperature shown inTable 6. then stirred and dissolved completely. Thus, the compositionsblended in a hair treating agents (Examples 28–34) of the presentinvention were prepared.

TABLE 6 Example 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 heating temp (° C.) 80 80 85 70~7590 55~60 75 ingredient (kg) mono and diglyceryl — 10 — — — — — oleateand stearate lipophilic glyceryl 5 — — — 22 19 — monostearate lipophilicglyceryl — — — — — — 3.6 monooleate isopropyl myristate — — — — — — 10.8octyl palmitate 10 — — — — — — cetyl palmitate — — 29 15 — — —2-hexyldecyl — 16 — — — — — isostearate myristyl alcohol — — — — — 28 —cetanol — — — 64 16 — 56.6 octyldodecanol — — — — — — 0.9 behenylalcohol 60 56 57 — — — — ethanol — — — 2 — — — dipropylene glycol — — —— — — 3.5 hydrogenated oil 2 — — — — — — persic oil 1 — — — — — —lanolin — — — 2 — — — olive oil — — — — — 10 — sodium cetyl sulfate — —— 9 — — — sodium N-myristoyl — — — — — — 10.8 N-methyl taurate myristicacid 2 — — — — — — stearic acid — — — — 24 19 — lanolin fatty acid — — —— — — 3.5 paraffin — — — — — — 3.5 beeswax — — — 0.5 — — — candelillawax — — — — 38 24 — stearamidoethyl — — 14 — — — — diethylaminestearamidopropyl 20 18 — — — — — dimethylamine methylphenyl — — — 0.1 —— — polysiloxane water — — — 7.4 — — 6.8(Preparation of Hair Conditioners)

Examples 35–37

To initial water, additives such as lactic acid, preservatives, andsodium cetyl sulfate etc. were, if necessarily, added and heated to thetemperature shown in Table 7. On the other hand, the composition blendedin hair conditioner obtained above (Examples 28, 30, or 31), additivessuch as behenyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol., additive composition, andpreservative were, if necessarily, mixed and heated to the temperatureshown in Table 7, and then dissolved homogeneously.

The homogeneous dissolved material was added to the above-mentioned hotwater (or hot aqueous solution) with constant stirring and emulsified.Then the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature shown in Table 7with constant stirring. Next, perfume and, if necessarily, dl-malic acidwere added, then purified water (add water) was added so as to adjustthe total weight to be 100 kg, and mixed homogeneously. Thus, the hairconditioners of the present invention (Examples 35–37) were prepared.The ingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 7.

TABLE 7 Example 35 36 37 heating temp (° C.) 80~85 85~88 87~89 coolingtemp (° C.) 50 50 65 ingredient(kg) composition blended Example 28Example 30 Example 31 in hair conditioner  9 12  5 preservative  0.1¹⁾ — 0.15³⁾ lactic acid  0.6  0.65 — dl - malic acid — —  0.2 additivecomposition —  1²⁾ — behenyl alcohol —  6 — phenoxyethanol —  0.4 —sodium cetyl sulfate — —  0.6 perfume proper amount proper amount properamount initial water 80 80 80 ^(1)–3))in Tables 7 are indicating,¹⁾trade name “CAE” (Ajinomoto co.), ²⁾ingredients(wt. %);dipentaerythritol fatty ester[full esters prepared fromdipentaerythritol and mixed acid (wt. % ratio of 12hydroxystearicacid:stearic acid:rosin = 4:1.5:0.5)] (50), coconut oil (30), isopropylpalmitate (10), diisobutyl adipate (10), ³⁾Parpbens.(Preparation of Oxidizing Hair Coloring Agents)

Example 38

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

To 50 kg of initial purified water that was heated to the temperature of80–85° C., 0.5 kg of anhydrous sodium sulfite, 3.0 kg of propyleneglycol and a proper amount of dye intermediates (resorcinol, phenylenediamine, m-aminophenol, p-aminophenol) were added and mixedhomogeneously. To the obtained mixture, 20 kg of the composition blendedin hair coloring (Example 34) that was dissolved homogeneously at thetemperature of 80–85° C. was added, stirred and emulsified. Then theemulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 50–55° C. with constantstirring, 8 kg of hydrochloric acid-MEA solution, 0.2 kg of EDTA and aproper amount of MEA were added. And further purified water (add water)was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 1agent was prepared.

Preparation of No. 2 Agents

60 kg of initial purified water and 0.1 kg of EDTA were mixed and heatedto the temperature of 80–85° C. On the other hand, 15 kg of thecomposition blended in hair coloring (Example 34), and 0.1 kg ofphenacetium were mixed and heated to the temperature of 80–85° C., andthen dissolved homogeneously. Then, the homogeneous dissolved materialwas added to the above-mentioned hot aqueous solution with constantstirring and emulsified.

After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 65° C. withconstant stirring, 17 kg of 35 wt. % hydrogen peroxide was added.Further, after cooled down to the temperature of 45° C. with constantstirring, 0.25 kg of 85 wt. % phosphoric acid, 0.9 kg of dibasic sodiumphosphate (12 hydrate) were added. And finaly, purified water (addwater) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No.2 agent was prepared.

(Preparation of Acidic Hair Coloring Materials)

Example 39

25 kg of the composition blended in hair coloring (Example 34) washeated to 80–85° C. and homogeneously dissolved. On the other hand,proper amount of initial purified water, 0.3 kg of black No. 401, 0.3 kgof violet No. 401, and 0.6 kg of orange No. 205 were mixed to prepareaqueous solution. Then, the aforementioned homogeneous dissolvedmaterial was added to the above-mentioned the aqueous solution withconstant stirring and emulsified. After the emulsion was cooled down tothe temperature of 45° C., 3 kg of benzyl alcohol, 5 kg ofN-methl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) were added, further, purified water (addwater) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus theacidic hair coloring material was prepared.

(Preparation of Decolorizing Agents)

Example 40

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

To 70 kg of initial purified water that was heated to the temperature of80–85° C., 15 kg of the oiliness composition ¹⁾, that was heated to thetemperature of 80–85° C. and dissolved homogeneously, was added, stirredand emulsified. After cooled down, 6.6 kg of MEA and 0.1 kg of disodiumedetate were added. And further purified water (add water) was added soas to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 1 agent wasprepared. 1) ingredients (wt. %) oleyl alcohol (4), stearyl alcohol(41), lauryl alcohol (1), paraffin (5), dipropylene glycol (7),isopropyl myristate (11), hard lanolin, (7), hydrogenated oil (4),polyoxyethylene cetyl ether, (5), polyoxyethylene (25 EO) lauryl ether(2), octyldodecanol, (1), 70 wt. % cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride(11), 60 wt. % stearyl trimethyl ammonium chroride (1).

Preparation of No. 2 Agent

60 kg of initial purified water and 0.1 kg of EDTA were mixed and heatedto the temperature of 80–85° C. to prepare aqueous solution. On theother hand, 15 kg of the composition blended in hair coloring (Example34), and 0.1 kg of phenacetium were mixed and heated to the temperatureof 80–85° C., and then dissolved homogeneously. Then, the homogeneousdissolved material was added to the above-mentioned hot aqueous solutionwith constant stirring and emulsified.

After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 65° C. withconstant stirring, 17 kg of 35 wt. % hydrogen peroxide was added andmixed homogeneously. Further, after the homogeneous mixture was cooleddown to the temperature of 45° C. with constant stirring, 0.25 kg of 85wt. % phosphoric acid, 0.9 kg of dibasic sodium phosphate (12 hydrate)and finaly, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjust thetotal weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 2 agent was prepared.

(Preparation of Waving Agents)

Example 41

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

15 kg of the composition blended in waving agent (Example 34) was heatedto the temperature of 80–85° C. and homogeneously dissolved. And thiswas added to 50 kg of initial purified water that was previously heatedto 80–85° C., stirred and emulsified. Then the emulsion was cooled downto the temperature of 45° C., 13 kg of 50% ammonium thioglycolate,proper amount of strong ammonia solution and proper amount of ammoniumbicarbonate were added to the emulsion Further, purified water (addwater) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No.1 agent was prepared.

Preparation of No. 2 Agent

15 kg of the composition blended in waving agent (Example 34) was heatedto the temperature of 80–85° C. and homogeneously dissolved, and thiswas added to 50 kg of initial purified water, that was heated to thetemperature of 80–85° C., and emulsified. Then the emulsion was cooleddown to the temperature of 45° C., 8 kg of sodium bromate was added tothe emulsion, further, purified water (add water) was added so as toadjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 2 agent was prepared.

(Preparation of Cream Type Waving Agents)

Example 42

Preparation of No. 1 Agent

No. 1 agent was prepared by the same process as Example 41.

Preparation of No. 2 Agent

15 kg of composition blended in waving agent (Example 34), and 0.1 kg ofphenacetium were mixed and heated to the temperature of 80–85° C. On theother hand, 60 kg of initial purified water and 0.1 kg of EDTA weremixed and heated to the temperature of 80–85° C. to prepare aqueoussolution.

Then, the aforementioned homogeneous dissolved material was added to theabove-mentioned hot aqueous solution with constant stirring andemulsified. After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 65°C. with constant stirring, 5.7 kg of 35 wt. % hydrogen peroxide aqueoussolution was added. Further, after the homogeneous mixture was cooleddown to the temperature of 45° C. with constant stirring, 0.05 kg of 85wt. % phosphoric acid and finaly, purified water (add water) was addedso as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 2 agent wasprepared.

(Preparation of the Finishing Agents)

Example 43

40 kg of initial purified water, 0.1 kg of TEA, and 6 kg of kaolin weremixed and heated to the temperature of 80–85° C. to prepare aqueoussolution. On the other hand, 18.5 kg of the composition blended infinishing agent (Example 32), and 9 kg of squalane were mixed and heatedto the temperature of 80–85° C., After this mixture was dissoluvedhomogeneously, 3 kg of methyl polysiloxane (100 cs) and 18 kg of1,3-butylene glycol were added and dispersed homogeneously.

Then, the above-mentioned hot aqueous solution was added to thehomogeneous dispersion with constant stirring and emulsified. After theemulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45° C. with stirring,purified water (add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight tobe 100 kg. Thus the finishing agent of the present invention wasprepared.

Example 44–46

Ingredients A shown in table 8 were heated to the temperature of 80–85°C. and dissolved homogeneously. Similarly, ingredients B shown in table8 were heated to the temperature of 80–85° C. and dissolvedhomogeneously. Then, the heated ingredients A was added to the heatedingredients B with constant stirring and emulsified.

After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45° C. withstirring, the homogeneously mixed ingredients C was added to theemulsion. Further, after cooled down to the temperature of 40° C., theingredients D was added. Thus, the finishing agent of the presentinvention (Examples 44–46) was prepared. The heating temperature,ingredients, contents (kg) are shown in Table 8.

TABLE 8 Example 44 45 46 heating temp (° C.) 80~85 80~85 80~85ingredient(kg) A composition blended Example 33 Example 33 Example 33 infinishing agent 7 7 7 isocetyl isostearate 2.5 2.5 2.5 isononylisononanoate 0.2 — — isopropyl myristate — 0.5 — (adipicacid-2-ethylhexanic acid- — — 0.5 stearic acid) glyceril oligoesterparabens 0.15 0.15 0.15 B sodium cocoyl ethyl ester sulfonate 0.3 0.30.3 purified water 70 70 70 2% xanthan gum aqueous solution 5 5 5 50%2-amino-2-methyl1propanol 0.35 0.35 0.35 aqueous solution C3-methyl-1,3-butandiol 2.5 2.5 2.5 glycerin 2.5 2.5 2.5 purified waterremaining volume remaining volume remaining volume D 50% lactic acidaqueous solution proper amount proper amount proper amount total weight100 100 100

Example 47

60 kg of initial purified water. 0.3 kg of TEA, and 0.3 kg of sodiumtetradecen sulfonate were mixed and heated to the temperature of 80–85°C. to prepare aqueous solution. On the other hand, 14 kg of thecomposition blended in finishing (Example 33). 1 kg of behenyl alcohol,5 kg of castor oil, 1 kg of methyl polysiloxane (5 cs) and 0.4 kg ofparabens were mixed and heated to the temperature of 80–85° C. anddissolved homogeneously. Then, to this, 10 kg of pearl pigments wasadded and dispersed homogeneously.

Then, the above-mentioned hot aqueous solution was added to thehomogeneous dispersion with constant stirring and emulsified. After theemulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45° C. with stirring, 5kg of concentrated glycerin, 5 kg of 1,3-butylene glycol were added. Andfurther, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjust the totalweight to be 100 kg. Thus the finishing agent of the present inventionwas prepared.

(The Organoleptic Tests about Hair Treating Effects of the Hair TreatingAgents)

Hair treatings were carried out to 50 monitors by the following methods.And the results of the organoleptic tests about hair treating effects(i. e. feel when used) of the hair treating agents were obtained. Theresults of organoleptic tests were summarized in Table 9.

The Method for Hair Treating with Hair Conditioners

After ordinary shampoo, a specimen of each hair conditioners (Examples35–37) was applied to hair and spread by combing, and then rinsesd anddried using a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Hair Coloringss

No. 1 agents and No. 2 agents of the hair colorings (Example 38 and 40)were mixed (the wt. % ratio of No. 1 agents to No. 2 agents was 1:1).This mixture was applied to hair and left for 30 minutes. Then, the hairwas rinsesd and dried using a dryer.

In a Case of Acidic Hair Coloring Materials)

The acidic hair coloring materials (Example 39) was applied to hair andleft for 15 minutes at 45° C. Then, the hair was rinsesd and dried usinga dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Waving Agents

In a Case of Straight Type Permanent Wave

No. 1 agents of the waving agents (Example 41 and 42) were coated tohair and spread by combing and the hair was formed to the straightshape., and the hair was left for 15 minutes. Then No. 2 agents wascoated to hair and spread by combing and left for 10 minutes. Finaly,the hair was rinsesd and dried using a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Finishing Agents

The finishing agents (Example 43–47) was coated to hair and spread.Further, after ordinary shampoo, removavility of color wax was examinedby comparing treated hair with untreated hair.

TABLE 9 hair treating agent (Example) feel when used 35 36 37 38 39 4041 42 43 44 45 46 47 slippery feel ⊚ ◯ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ — — — — — soft feel ⊚Δ Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ Δ Δ ⊚ ◯ ◯ moist feel ⊚ ⊚ Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ Δ ◯ ⊚ ◯ smooth feelΔ Δ ⊚ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ rustle feeling Δ ◯ ⊚ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ ⊚ Δ Δ ◯slightly oily feel ◯ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ ◯ Δ Δ well spread of cream — — —◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ no stickiness — — — — — — — — ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ brightnessof color developing — — — — — — — — — — — — ⊚ non congealing of hair top— — — — — — — — ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ removality of color wax — — — — — — — — — — —— ⊚

In Table 9, ⊚ indicates “very good”, ◯ indicates “good” and Δ indicates“normal”.

As clearly understood from the results of the above-mentioned examples,the compositions blended in hair treating agents of the presentembodiment is prepared by selecting and combining adequately theingredients which are cheap and easy to purchase so as to display anexcellent hair treating effect. Therefore, the compositions blended inhair treating agents of the present invention may be produced by lowercost and easily.

Since the hair treating agents of the present embodiment is preparedusing above-mentioned compositions blended in hair treating agents ofthe present invention, the cost for production is low, further, has anexcellent hair treating effects such as slippery feel, soft feel, moistfeel, smooth feel, rustle feeling, slightly oily feel, salt resistanceof hair treating agents, prevention of loss of color after haircolorings, well spread of cream, no stickiness, brightness of colordeveloping of color wax, non congealing of hair top, easy removing ofwax by shampoo etc. Further, in the preparation process of hair treatingagent since it is possible by using the compositions blended in a hairtreating agents of the present invention to blend esters and alcoholsetc. at a time, the production process may be remarkably simplified.

Example of the Third Embodiment

The third embodiment of the present invention is illustrated moreconcretely according to the Examples.

(Preparation of the Compositions Blended in Hair Treating Agents)

Examples 48–59

The amount (kg) shown in Table 10 and Table 11 of ingredients werepoured into a vessel and mixed, and the mixture was heated to thetemperature shown in Table 10 and Table 11, then stirred and dissolvedcompletely. Thus, the compositions blended in a hair treating agents(Examples 4–859) of the present invention were prepared.

TABLE 10 Example 48 49 50 51 52 53 heating temp (° C.) 80  75  85 85 9090 ingredient (kg) glycelin fatty acid ester —   8¹⁾ — — — — lipophilicglyceryl monostearate 11  — 30 — — — lipophilic glyceryl monooleate — —— — — — pentaerithritol tetra-2-ethylhexanoate — — — — 25 — isopropylmyristate — — —  5 — — myristyl myristate — — — — — — isopropylpalmitate 11  — — — — — butyl stearate — — — — — — di (2-ethylhexyl)succinate — — — — — 25 diisobutyl adipate 7 — — — — — myristyl alcohol21  20  — — — — hexyldecanol — — — — — — cetanol — — — — — — oleylalcohol 3 — — — — — behenyl alcohol — 12  40 — — — lanolin alcohol — — —10 — — ethanol — 8 — — — — benzyl alcohol — — —  2 — — 1,3-butyleneglycol — — — — 9 8.8 dipropylene glycol 7 — — — — — polyoxyethylenelauryl ether — — —   10³⁾ — — polyoxyethylene cetyl ether — — — — 37.3⁵⁾38⁵⁾ polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil  1¹⁰⁾  8¹¹⁾ — — — — lauricacid diethanolamide — — —  8 — — coconut fatty acid diethanolamide — — —— — — dimethyl stearylamine 11  — 20 — — — hydrogenated oil 9 — — — — —mink oil — — — — — — olive oil 7 — — — — — castor oil — 23  — — — — sheabutter — 2 — — — — sodium cetyl sulfate — — — — — — sodium palmitoylN-methyl taurate — — — — — — sodium tetradecen sulfonate — — — — — —sodium polyoxyethylene oleyl ether phosphate — — — 13 — —triethanolamine N-cocoyl-L-glutamate¹³⁾ — — — — — — α olefin oligomer 5— — — — — squalane — — — — 0.2 0.2 microcrystalline wax — — — — 5.5 5liquid petrolatum — — — 52 — — ceresin — — 10 — — — candelilla wax — — —— 23 23 beeswax — — — — — — hydrochloric acid salt of N-[3-alkyl (12,14) —  5¹²⁾ — — — — oxy-2-hydroxypropyl]-L-arginine polyglyceryldiisostearate — 2 — — — — lactic acid 7 — — — — — methyl polysiloxane —— — — — — stearamidopropyl dimethylamine — 12  — — — — purified water —— — — — —

TABLE 11 Example 54 55 56 57 58 59 heating temp (° C.) 80 70 85  85  8080  ingredient (kg) glycelin fatty   10²⁾ — — — — — acid esterlipophilic glyceryl — — — — — 4 monostearate lipophilic glyceryl — — 4 4 — — monooleate pentaerithritol — — — — — — tetra-2-ethylhexanoateisopropyl myristate — — 10  10 — 4 myristyl myristate — — — — 10 —isopropyl palmitate —  8 — — — — butyl stearate  5 — — — — — di(2-ethylhexyl) — — — — — — succinate diisobutyl adipate — — — — — —myristyl alcohol — — — — — — hexyldecanol  1 — 1  1 — 1 cetanol 54 6057   56.5 65 50  oleyl alcohol — — — — — — behenyl alcohol — — — — — —lanolin alcohol — — — — — — ethanol — — — — — — benzyl alcohol — — — — —— 1,3-butylene glycol — — — — — — dipropylene glycol — — — — — —polyoxyethylene — —   7⁴⁾  7⁴⁾ — — lauryl ether polyoxyethylene    5³⁾  15⁶⁾  8⁷⁾   8⁷⁾   20⁸⁾   5⁹⁾ cetyl ether polyoxyethylene — — — — — —hydrogenated castor oil lauric acid diethanolamide — — — — — — coconutfatty — — 3  3 — — acid diethanolamide dimethyl stearylamine — — — — — —hydrogenated oil — — — — 5 — mink oil  5 — — — — — olive oil — — — — — —castor oil — — — — — — shea butter — — — — — — sodium cetyl sulfate —  7— — — — sodium palmitoyl — — — — — 5 N-methyl taurate sodium tetradecensulfonate 10 — — — — 5 sodium polyoxyethylene — — — — — — oleyl etherphosphate triethanolamine 10 — 10  10  — — N-cocoyl-L-glutamate¹³⁾ αolefin oligomer — — — — — — squalane — — — — — — microcrystalline wax —— — — — — liquid petrolatum — — — — — — ceresin — — — — — — candelillawax — — — — — 8 beeswax —  5 — — — 8 hydrochloric acid — — — — — — saltof N-[3-alkyl (12, 14) oxy-2- hydroxypropyl]-L-arginine polyglyceryl — —— — — — diisostearate lactic acid — — — — — — methyl polysiloxane — — — 0.5 — — stearamidopropyl — — — — — — dimethylamine purified water —  5— — — 10  ^(1)–13))in Tables 10 and Table 11 are indicating, ¹⁾glycerylmono, di and tristearate, ²⁾mono and diglyceryl oleate and steauate, ³⁾7EO, ⁴⁾23 EO, ⁵⁾5.5 EO + 10 EO[weight ratio 1:2], ⁶⁾5.5 EO + 30 EO + 40EO[weight ratio 1:1:1], ⁷⁾40 EO, ⁸⁾5 EO + 40 EO[weight ratio 5:15], ⁹⁾13EO, ¹⁰⁾60 EO, ¹¹⁾25 EO, ¹²⁾solids contents (60 wt. %) + ethanol (20 wt.%) + water (20 wt. %), ¹³⁾containing 70 wt. % of water.(Preparation of Hair Conditioners)

Examples 60 and 61

Initial purified water was heated to the temperature of 80–85° C. On theother hand, the composition blended in hair conditioner obtained above(Example 48), additive composition, and anionic surfactant derived fromamino acid were mixed and heated to the temperature of 80–85° C., andthen dissolved homogeneously.

The homogeneous dissolved material was added to the above-mentioned hotwater with constant stirring and emulsified. Then the emulsion wascooled down to the temperature of 50° C. with constant stirring. Next,perfumes was added, then purified water (add water) was added so as toadjust the total weight to be 100 kg and then mixed homogeneously. Thus,the hair conditioners of the present invention (Examples 60 and 61) wereprepared. The ingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 12.

Example 62

Initial purified water was heated to the temperature of 80–85° C. On theother hand, the compositions blended in hair conditioner obtained above(Example 48), phenoxyethanol, N-acyl glutamic acid ester were mixed andheated to the temperature of 80–85° C., and then dissolvedhomogeneously. The homogeneous dissolved material was added to theabove-mentioned hot water with constant stirring and emulsified. Thenthe emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 50° C. with constantstirring.

Next, perfume was added, and further, purified water (add water) wasadded so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg and then mixedhomogeneously. Thus, the hair conditioner of the present invention wasprepared. The ingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 12.

Examples 63 and 64

Initial purified water, glycolic acid, and glutamic acid were mixed andheated to the temperature of 80–85° C. to prepare aqueous solution. Onthe other hand, the composition blended in hair conditioner obtainedabove (Example 49) was heated to the temperature of 80–85° C., and thendissolved homogeneously0.

The homogeneous dissolved material was added to the above-mentioned hotwater with constant stirring and emulsified. Then the emulsion wascooled down to the temperature of 38° C. with constant stirring. Next,preservatives and perfumes etc. were added, and finaly, purified water(add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg andthen mixed homogeneously. Thus, the hair conditioner of the presentinvention was prepared. The ingredients and contents (kg) are shown inTable 12.

Example 65

Initial purified water was heated to the temperature of 85–90° C. On theother hand, the composition blended in hair conditioner obtained above(Example 50) and lactic acid were mixed and heated to the temperature of85–90° C., and then dissolved homogeneously. The homogeneous dissolvedmaterial was added to the above-mentioned hot water with constantstirring and emulsified. Then the emulsion was cooled down to thetemperature of 50° C. with constant stirring. Next, perfume was added,and further, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjust thetotal weight to be 100 kg and then mixed homogeneously. Thus, the hairconditioner of the present invention was prepared. The ingredients andcontents (kg) are shown in Table 12.

Examples 66 and 67

Initial purified water and TEA were mixed and heated to the temperatureof 85–90° C. to prepare aqueous solution. On the other hand, thecomposition blended in hair conditioner obtained above (Example 53),stearyl alcohol, candelilla wax, methyl polysiloxane, isopropylpalmitate, dioctyl succinate, stearic acid and preservative were mixedand heated to the temperature of 85–90° C., and then dissolvedhomogeneously.

The homogeneous dissolved material was added to the above-mentioned hotwater with constant stirring and emulsified. After the emulsion wascooled down to the temperature of 70° C. with constant stirring, PVP-VAcopolymer was added and mixed homogeneously. After cooled to 50° C.,perfumes and, if necessary, polyethylene glycol were added, and finaly,purified water (add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight tobe 100 kg and then mixed homogeneously. Thus, the hair conditioner (socalled “non rinsing treatment”) of the present invention was prepared.The ingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 12.

Example 68

Initial purified water and sodium hydroxide were mixed and heated to thetemperature of 80–90° C. to prepare aqueous solution. On the other hand,the composition blended in hair conditioner obtained above (Example 53),dioctyl succinate, polyethylene glycol, and hydroxystearic acid weremixed and heated to the temperature of 85–90° C., and then dissolvedhomogeneously. The homogeneous dissolved material was added to theabove-mentioned hot water with constant stirring and emulsified. Thenthe emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 50–60° C. withconstant stirring

Next, PVP-VA copolymer, citric acid, pigments, and perfumes were addled,and finaly purified water (add water) was added so as to adjust thetotal weight to be 100 kg and then mixed homogeneously. Thus, the hairconditioner (so called “non rinsing treatment”) of the present inventionwas prepared. The ingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 12.

Example 69

The composition blended in hair conditioner (Example 53), methylpolysiloxane, hydrogenated oil, and polypropylene glycol oligosuccinatewere mixed and heated to the temperature of 85–90° C., and thendissolved homogeneously. Then, to the homogeneous dissolved material,12.5 kg of purified water was added with constant stirring to prepare100 kg of emulsion. Thus, the hair conditioner (so called “non rinsingtreatment”) of the present invention was prepared. The ingredients andcontents (kg) are shown in Table 12.

TABLE 12 Example 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 heating temp 80~85 80~8580~85 80~85 80~85 85~88 80~85 80~85 80~90 80~90 (° C.) ingredientcomposition Example Example Example Example Example Example ExampleExample Example Example (kg) blended 48 48 48 49 49 50 53 53 53 53 inhair 25 10 12  5 15 15 20 20 20 62.5 conditioner initial 80 80 80 80 8080 40 40 40 — purified water addive  1³⁾  0.5⁴⁾ — — — — — — — —composition preservative proper proper —  0.2⁵⁾  0.2⁵⁾ —  0.15⁶⁾  0.15⁶⁾— — amount amount perfume proper proper proper proper proper properproper proper proper — amount amount amount amount amount amount amountamount amount pigment — — — — — — — — proper — amount anionic  0.8  0.7— — — — — — — — surfactants derived from amino acid phenoxyethanol — — 1— — — — — — — stearyl — — — — — —  5  4 — — alcohol polyethylene — — — —— — —  0.2⁷⁾  0.5 — glycol glycolic — — —  0.3  0.9 — — — — — acid¹⁾glutamic acid — — —  0.2  0.6 — — — — — stearic acid — — — — — —  4  4 —hydroxystearic — — — — — — — —  4 — acid 90% lactic — — — — —  1 — — — —acid citric acid — — — — — — — —  0.4 — candelilla — — — — — —  5 — — —wax dimethyl — — — — — —  5⁸⁾  7⁹⁾ — 10¹⁰⁾ polysiloxane N-acyl — —  1 —— — — — — — glutamic acid ester isopropyl — — — — — — —  4 — — palmitatedioctyl — — — — — —  8  2 15 — succinate polypropylene — — — — — — — — —12.5 glycol oligosuccinate TEA — — — — — —  1.1  1.1 — — sodium — — — —— — — —  0.3 — hydroxide PVP-VA — — — — — —  1  2  1 — copolymer²⁾hydrogenated — — — — — — — — — 12.5 oil ^(1)–10))in Tables 12 areindicating, ¹⁾70% contents, ²⁾containing 50% ethanol, ³⁾ingredients (wt.%); dipentaerythritol fatty ester [the full esters prepared fromdipentaerythritol and mixed fatty acid (12-hydroxystearic acid:stearicacid:rosin = 4:1.5:0.5)] (50), triglyceryl cocoate (30), isopropylpalmitate (10), diisobutyl adipate (10), ⁴⁾ingredients (wt. %);dimethylsiloxane · methylstearoxysiloxane copolymer (50), diisopropyladipate (25),), diisobutyl adipate (25), ⁵⁾trade name “CAE” (Ajinomotoco.), ⁶⁾parabens, ⁷⁾average molecular weight 2 million, ⁸⁾100cs, ⁹⁾20cs,¹⁰⁾50cs.(Preparation of Oxidizing Hair Coloring Agents)

Example 70 and 71

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

To initial purified water that was heated to the temperature of 80–85°C., dye intermediates (resorcinol, p-phenylene diamine, m-aminophenol,p-aminophenol), antioxidant, and if necessary, EDTA, NMP were added toprepare aqueous solution.

On the other hand, the composition blended in hair coloring (Example 57or 56) was dissolved homogeneously at the temperature of 80–85° C. Then,the homogeneous dissolved material was added to the above-mentioned hotaqueous solution with constant stirring and emulsified. After theemulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45–55° C. with constantstirring, additives, if necessary, such as MEA, EDTA, 60%1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphonic acid were added, and finaly, purifiedwater (add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100kg. Thus No. 1 agent was prepared. The ingredients and contents (kg) areshown in Table 13.

Preparation of No. 2 Agents

The compositions blended in hair coloring (Example 58 or 56) wasdissolved homogeneously at the temperature of 80–85° C. Then, thehomogeneous dissolved material was added with constant stirring toinitial purified water that was heated to the temperature of 80–85° C.,and emulsified. After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of45° C. with constant stirring, 60% 1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphonicacid, dibasic sodium phosphate (12 hydrate) were added, and then 35 wt.% hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution was added. And finaly, purifiedwater (add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100kg. Thus No. 2 agent was prepared. The ingredients and contents (kg) areshown in Table 13.

TABLE 13 Example blending component (kg) 70 71 No. 1 agent compositionblended Example 57 Example 56 in hair coloring 25 20 dye intermediateproper amount proper amount antioxidant  0.8¹⁾ proper amount MEA properamount proper amount EDTA  0.2 — 60% hydroxyethane —  0.17 diphosphoricacid NMP  3 — initial purified water 60 60 No. 2 agent compositionblended Example 58 Example 56 in hair coloring  5  5 60% hydroxyethane 0.17  0.17 diphosphoric acid dibasic sodium  0.26  0.26 phosphate (12hydrate) 35% hydrogen peroxide 16.9 16.9 aqueous solution initialpurified water 60 60 ¹⁾in Tables 13 are indicating 50% ammoniumthioglycolate.(Preparation of Acidic Hair Coloring Materials)

Example 72

15 kg of the composition blended in hair coloring (Example 59), 3 kg ofcandelilla wax, 0.1 kg of parabens were mixed and heated to 80–85° C.and homogeneously dissolved. On the other hand, 50 kg of 1% xanthan gumaqueous solution, tar pigments (0.3 kg of black No. 401, 0.3 kg ofviolet No. 401, and 0.6 kg of orange No. 205) were heated to 80–85° C.to prepare aqueous solution. Then, the aforementioned homogeneousdissolved material was added to the above-mentioned the aqueous solutionwith constant stirring and emulsified.

After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 40° C., 5 kg ofbenzyl alcohol, 2.5 kg of diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, 1 kg ofphosphoric acid, 2 kg of 70% glycolic acid aqueous solution, 5 kg of 40%ammonium glycolate were added, further, purified water (add water) wasadded so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus the acidichair coloring material was prepared.

(Preparation of Waving Agents)

Example 73

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

The composition blended in waving agent (Example 73) was heated to thetemperature of 80–85° C. and homogeneously dissolved and added toinitial purified water that was previously heated to 80–85° C. stirredand emulsified. Then the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of45° C., 50% ammonium thioglycolate, strong ammonia solution and ammoniumbicarbonate were added to the emulsion, further, purified water (addwater) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No.1 agent was prepared. The ingredients and contents (kg) are shown inTable 14.

Preparation of No. 2 Agents

To lauryl trimethyl ammonum chloride and sodium bromate, purified waterwas added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus, No. 2agent was prepared. Ingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 14.

Example 74

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

No. 1 agent was prepared by the same process as Example 73 except thatthe composition blended in waving agent of Example 57 (15 wt. %) wasused instead of Example 54 (10 wt. %). Ingredients and contents (kg) areshown in Table 14.

Preparation of No. 2 Agents

The composition blended in waving agent (Example 57) was heated to80–85° C. and homogeneously dissolved, and added to initial purifiedwater that was previously heated to 80–85° C., and then stirred andemulsified. After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45°C. with constant stirring, sodium bromate was added to the emulsion,further, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjust the totalweight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 2 agent was prepared. Ingredients andcontents (kg) are shown in Table 14.

TABLE 14 Example ingredient (kg) 73 74 No. 1 composition blended Example54 Example 57 agent in waving agent 10 15 50% ammonium 13 13thioglycolate strong ammonia proper proper solution amount amountammonium bicarbonate proper proper amount amount initial purified 60 60water No. 2 composition blended — Example 57 agent in waving agent 15sodium bromate  8  8 lauryl trimethyl  1 — ammonium chloride initialpurified — 60 water(Preparation of Finishing Agents)

Example 75

40 kg of initial purified water. 0.2 kg of high polymerized polyethyleneglycol (average molecular weight 2 million), 1.1 kg of TEA were mixedand heated to the temperature of 85–90° C. to prepare aqueous solution.On the other hand, 20 kg of the composition blended in finishing agent(Example 52), 5 kg of stearyl alcohol, 5 kg of methyl polysiloxane (100cs). 8 kg of pentaerithritol tetra-2-ethylhexanoate, 5 kg of candelillawax, 4 kg of stearic acid, and proper amount of parabens were mixed andheated to the temperature of 85–90° C. and dissolved homogeneously.

Then, the homogeneous dissolved material was added to theabove-mentioned hot aqueous solution with constant stirring andemulsified. After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 80°C. with stirring, 3 kg of additive compositions¹⁾ was added and mixedhomogeneously. After cooled to 45° C., perfumes and purified water (addwater) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus thefinishing agent of the present invention was prepared. 1) ingredients(wt. %); polyvinylpyrrolidone (1.3), dipropylene glycol (12.5), ethanol(5), N-methacryloyl ethyl-N, N-dimethyl ammonium α-N-methylcarboxybetaine-alkyl methacrylate copolymer (50), purified water (31.2).

(The Organoleptic Tests about Hair Treating Effects of the Hair TreatingAgents)

Hair treatings were carried out to 50 monitors by the following methods.And the results of the organoleptic tests about hair treating effects(i. e. feel when used) of the hair treating agents were obtained. Theresults of organoleptic tests were summarized in Table 15.

The Method for Hair Treating with Hair Conditioners

After ordinary shampoo, a specimen of each hair conditioners (Examples60–65) was applied to hair and spread by combing, and then rinsesd anddried using a dryer.

In a Case of so Called “Non Rinsing Treatments”

By the same way to the hair treatments of finishing agents mentionedbelow, hair was treated using non rinsing treatments (Examples 66–69).

The Method for Hair Treating with Hair Coloringss

No. 1 agents and No. 2 agents of the hair colorings (Example 70 and 71)were mixed (the wt. % ratio of No. 1 agents to No. 2 agents was 1:1).This mixture was applied to hair and left for 30 minutes. Then, the hairwas rinsesd and dried using a dryer.

In a Case of Acidic Hair Coloring Materials)

The acidic hair coloring materials (Example 72) was applied to hair andleft for 15 minutes at 45° C. Then, the hair was rinsesd and dried usinga dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Waving Agents

In a Case of Curling Type Permanent Wave

No. 1 agents of the waving agents (Example 73) were coated to hair andspread by combing, and the hair was wound to a rod and heated for 7minutes at room temperature. Then No. 2 agents was coated by anapplicator and left for 7 minutes. After the rod was removed, the hairwas rinsesd and dried using a dryer.

In a Case of Straight Type Permanent Wave

No. 1 agents of the waving agents (Example 74) were coated to hair andspread by combing and the hair was formed to the straight shape, and thehair was left for 10 minutes. Then No. 2 agents was coated to hair andspread by combing and left for 10 minutes. Finaly, the hair was rinsesdand dried using a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Finishing Agents

The finishing agents (Example 75) was coated to hair and spread.

TABLE 15 hair treating agent (Example) feel when used 60 61 62 63 64 6566 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 soft feel Δ ⊚ Δ ⊚ ⊚ Δ Δ ⊚ Δ Δ Δ Δ ◯ ⊚ ◯ Δmoist feel ⊚ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ Δ Δ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ slightly oily feel ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯Δ Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ luster Δ Δ Δ ⊚ ⊚ Δ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ ⊚ rustlefeeling ◯ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ Δ Δ ◯ ◯ Δ ⊚ smooth feel Δ ⊚ Δ Δ Δ Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯⊚ ⊚ Δ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ increased volume feel — — — — — — ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ — — — — — ⊚setting ability — — — — — — ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ — — — ◯ ◯ — smooth combing Δ Δ Δ Δ ΔΔ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ◯ ◯ ⊚ low irritation ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ — — — — Δ Δ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ◯well spread of cream — — — — — — ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ no stickiness — — —— — — ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ — — — — — ⊚

In Table 15, ⊚ indicates “very good”, ◯ indicates “good” and Δ indicates“normal”.

As clearly understood from the results of the above-mentioned examples,the compositions blended in hair treating agents of the presentembodiment is prepared by selecting and combining adequately theingredients which are cheap and easy to purchase so as to display anexcellent hair treating effect. Therefore, the compositions blended inhair treating agents of the present invention may be produced by lowercost and easily.

Since the hair treating agents of the present embodiment is preparedusing above-mentioned compositions blended in hair treating agents ofthe present invention, the cost for production is low, further, has anexcellent hair treating effects such as soft feel, moist feel, slightlyoily feel, luster, rustle feeling, smooth feel, natural hairline(increased volume feel), setting ability, smooth combing, lowirritation, well spread of cream, no stickiness, salt resistance of hairtreating agents etc. Further, in the preparation process of hairtreating agent since it is possible by using the compositions blended ina hair treating agents of the present invention to blend esters,alcohols, nonionic surfactants and fatty acids etc. at a time, theproduction process may be remarkably simplified.

Example of the Fourth Embodiment

The fourth embodiment of the present invention is illustrated moreconcretely according to the Examples.

(Preparation of the Compositions Blended in Hair Treating Agents)

Examples 76–85

The amount (kg) shown in Table 16 and Table 17 of ingredients werepoured into a vessel and mixed, and the mixture was heated to thetemperature shown in Table 16 and Table 17, then stirred and dissolvedcompletely. Thus, the compositions blended in a hair treating agents(Examples 76–85) of the present invention were prepared.

TABLE 16 Example 76 77 78 79 80 heating temp (° C.) 70 70 80 80 75ingredient (kg) mono and diglyceryl — — — — — oleate and stearatelipophilic glyceryl — — 33 — — monostearate glyceryl monooleate —  7 — —— isononyl isononanoate — — — 10 — isopropyl myristate —  5 — —  6isopropyl palmitate — — — — — stearyl stearate — — 10 — — diisobutyladipate  7 — — — — myristyl alcohol 55 — — — — hexyldecanol  1  1 — — —cetanol — 51 — — — behenyl alcohol 10 —  3 — — arachyl alcohol — —  5 —— 1,3-butylene glycol — — — — — cetostearyl alcohol — — — 78 54polyoxyethylene — — — — — lauryl ether¹⁾ polyoxyethylene —  5⁴⁾ —  8⁵⁾ —cetyl ether polyoxyethylene — — 17 — — hydrogenated castor oil²⁾ coconutfatty acid — — — — 12 monoethanolamide sorbitan monostearate — —  7 —  4polyoxyethylene — — — — — stearoxyl amide³⁾ dimethyl stearylamine 20 — —— — lauric acid —  5 — — — myristic acid  2 — — — — stearic acid — — 12 4  8 oleic acidr — — — —  4 lanolin fatty acid — — — — — sodiumtetradecen —  8 — —  8 sulfonate sodium palmitoyl —  2 — — — N-methyltaulate sulfated castor oil ⁸⁾ — 10 — — — triethanolamine N- — — — — —cocoyl-L-glutamate⁹⁾ mink wax — — — — — shea butter  5 — — — — paraffin— — — — — liquid petrolatum — — 13 — — rice bran wax — — — — — methylpolysiloxane — — — — — polypropylene glycol —  5 — — — oligosuccinatepurified water —  1 — —  4

TABLE 17 Example 81 82 83 84 85 heating temp (° C.) 70 75 80 80 75ingredient (kg) mono and diglyceryl oleate and stearate  4  4  4.3  4.3 5 lipophilic glyceryl monostearate — — — — — glyceryl monooleate — — —— — isononyl isononanoate — — — — — isopropyl myristate — —  8.6  8.7 10isopropyl palmitate  8  8 — — — stearyl stearate — — — — — diisobutyladipate — — — — — myristyl alcohol — — — — — hexyldecanol — — — — —cetanol 47.5 48 44.5 44.8 52 behenyl alcohol — — — — — arachyl alcohol —— — — — 1,3-butylene glycol — —  2.9  2.9  3.5 cetostearyl alcohol — — —— — polyoxyethylene lauryl ether¹⁾  4  4 — — — polyoxyethylene cetylether — —  6.8⁶⁾  6.8⁶⁾  1⁷⁾ polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil²⁾ —— — — — coconut fatty acid monoethanolamide 10 10 — — — sorbitanmonostearate — — — — — polyoxyethylene stearoxyl amide³⁾ — —  2.9  2.9 3.5 dimethyl stearylamine — — — — — lauric acid — — — — — myristic acid— — — — — stearic acid 14 14 — — — oleic acid — — — — — lanolin fattyacid — —  2.9  2.9  3.5 sodium tetradecen sulfonate  8  8 — — — sodiumpalmitoyl N-methyl taulate — —  8.6  8.7 10 sulfated castor oil ⁸⁾ — — —— — triethanolamine N- — —  2.9  2.9  3.5 cocoyl-L-glutamate⁹⁾ mink wax— —  2.9  2.9 — shea butter — —  2.9  2.9 — paraffin — —  1.4  1.4  2liquid petrolatum — — — — — rice bran wax — —  0.6 — — methylpolysiloxane  0.5  0.5 — — — polypropylene glycol — — — — —oligosuccinate purified water  4  3.5  7.8  7.9  6 ^(1)–9))in Table 16and Table 17 are indicating, ¹⁾23EO, ²⁾30EO, ³⁾4EO, ⁴⁾7EO, ⁵⁾5EO + 40EO(weight ratio 1:1), ⁶⁾40EO, ⁷⁾25EO, ⁸⁾containing 50 wt. % water,⁹⁾containing 70 wt. % water.(Preparation of Hair Conditioners)

Example 86–88

Initial purified water was heated to the temperature of 80–85° C. On theother hand, the compositionsblended in hair conditioner obtained above(Example 76) was heated to the temperature of 80–85° C., and thenadditive composition, preservatives, lactic acid was added to this, andthen dissolved homogeneously.

Then, the homogeneous dissolved material was added to theabove-mentioned hot initial water with constant stirring and emulsified.After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 50° C. withconstant stirring, perfume was added. And finaly, purified water (addwater) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg, and thendissolved homogeneously. Thus, the hair conditioners of the presentinvention (Example 86–88) were prepared. The ingredients and contents(kg) are shown in Table 18.

Example 89

To initial purified water, preservatives and lactic acid were added andheated to the temperature of 80–85° C. to prepare aqueous solution. Onthe other hand, to the composition blended in hair conditioner obtainedabove (Example 76), additive compositions was added and heated to thetemperature of 80–85° C., and then dissolved homogeneously. Then, thehomogeneous dissolved material was added to the above-mentioned hotaqueous solution with constant stirring and emulsified. After theemulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 50° C. with constantstirring, perfumes were added. And finaly, purified water (add water)was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg, and thendissolved homogeneously. Thus, the hair conditioner of the presentinvention (Example 89) was prepared. The ingredients and contents (kg)are shown in Table 18.

Example 90

The composition blended in hair conditioner (Example 77), that waspreviously heated to the temperature of 80–85° C. and dissolvedhomogeneously, was added with constant stirring to initial purifiedwater, that was previously heated to the temperature of 80–85° C., andemulsified. After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45°C. with constant stirring, lactic acid and additive compositions wereadded. And finaly, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjustthe total weight to be 100 kg, and dissolved homogeneously. Thus, thehair conditioner of the present invention (Example 90) was prepared. Theingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 18.

Examples 91–96

To initial water, xanthan gum was added and heated to the temperature of83–88° C. and then pigments were dissolved to this to prepare aqueoussolution. On the other hand, the composition blended in hair conditionerobtained above (Example 83 and 85) and preservatives were mixed andheated to the temperature of 83–88° C. and then dissolved homogeneously.

The homogeneous dissolved material was added to the above-mentioned hotwater with constant stirring and emulsified. Then the emulsion wascooled down to the temperature of 48° C. with constant stirring. Next,additive compositions was added, then purified water (add water) wasadded so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg and then mixedhomogeneously. Thus, the hair conditioners of the present invention(Examples 91–96) were prepared. The ingredients and contents (kg) areshown in Table 18 and Table 19.

TABLE 18 Example 86 87 88 89 90 91 heating temp (° C.) 80~85 80~85 80~8580~85 80~85 83~88 ingredient (kg) composition blended Example 76 Example76 Example 76 Example 76 Example 77 Example 83 in hair conditioner 12 1210 12 10 15 initial water 80 80 80 80 70 70 additive composition  1¹⁾ 1³⁾ —  2⁴⁾  0.2⁵⁾  5⁶⁾ preservative  0.2²⁾  0.2²⁾  0.2²⁾  0.2²⁾ — 0.15⁷⁾ perfume proper amount proper amount proper amount proper amount— — pigment — — — — —  0.05⁸⁾ lactic acid  0.8  0.8  0.6  0.8  0.8 —xanthan gum — — — — —  0.2

TABLE 19 Example 92 93 94 95 96 heating temp (° C.) 83~88 83~88 83~8883~88 83~88 ingredient (kg) composition blended Example 83 Example 83Example 85 Example 85 Example 85 in hair conditioner 15 15 15 15 15initial water 70 70 70 70 70 additive composition  5⁶⁾  5⁶⁾  5⁶⁾  5⁶⁾ 5⁶⁾ preservative  0.15⁷⁾  0.15⁷⁾  0.15⁷⁾  0.15⁷⁾  0.15⁷⁾ perfume — — —— — pigment  0.05⁹⁾  0.0504¹⁰⁾  0.05⁸⁾  0.05⁹⁾  0.0504¹⁰⁾ lactic acid —— — — — xanthan gum  0.2  0.2  0.2  0.2  0.2 ^(1)–10))in Table 18 andTable 19 are indicating, ¹⁾ingredients (wt. %); propylene glycoldicaprate (75), caprylic capric acid triglyceride (12.5),polyoxypropylene (52 PO) butyl ether (12.5), ²⁾trade name “CAE”(Ajinomoto co.), ³⁾ingredients (wt. %); dimethylsiloxane ·methylstearoxysiloxane copolymer (50), diisopropyl adipate (25),),diisobutyl adipate (25), ⁴⁾ingredients (wt. %); shea butter (45), ricegerm oil (45), 2-hexyldecyl isostearate (10), ⁵⁾trade name, “MERQUAT100” (CALGON CORPORATION), ⁶⁾ingredients (wt. %); NMP (38), benzylalcphpl (20), polyoxypropylene methylglucoside ether (20), phosphoricacid (8), tartaric acid (8), water (6), ⁷⁾parabens, ⁸⁾orange No. 205,⁹⁾orange No. 205 (0.029 kg) + violet No. 401 (0.011 kg) + black No. 401(0.01 kg), ¹⁰⁾red No. 106 (0.0008 kg) + orange No. 205 (0.016 kg) + blueNo. 1 (0.0016 kg) + violet No. 401 (0.016 kg) + black No. 401 (0.016kg).(Preparation of Oxidizing Hair Coloring Agents)

Example 97 and 98

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

To initial purified water that was heated to the temperature of 80–85°C., dye intermediates (resorcinol, phenylene diamine, m-aminophenol,p-aminophenol), antioxidant, and, if necessary, NMP were added toprepare aqueous solution. On the other hand, cetanol was added to thecomposition blended in hair coloring (Example 80), and then dissolvedhomogeneously at the temperature of 80–85° C. Then, the homogeneousdissolved material was added to the above-mentioned hot aqueous solutionwith constant stirring and emulsified.

After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 50–55° C. withconstant stirring, additives, if necessary, such as MEA, strong ammoniumsolution, EDTA, 60% 1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphonic acid were added,and finaly, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjust thetotal weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 1 agent was prepared. Theingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 20.

Preparation of No. 2 Agents

The composition blended in hair coloring (Example 83) was dissolvedhomogeneously at the temperature of 80–85° C. Then, the homogeneousdissolved material was added with constant stirring to initial purifiedwater that was heated to the temperature of 80–85° C., and emulsified.After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45° C. withconstant stirring, 60% 1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphonic acid, dibasicsodium phosphate (12 hydrate) were added, and then 35 wt. % hydrogenperoxide aqueous solution was added. And finaly, purified water (addwater) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No.2 agent was prepared. The ingredients and contents (kg) are shown inTable 20.

TABLE 20 Example ingredient (kg) 97 98 No. 1 composition blended Example80 Example 80 agent in hair coloring 20 20 cetanol  5  5 dyeintermediate proper amount proper amount antioxidant proper amountproper amount MEA proper amount — strong ammonia —  4 solution EDTA  0.2— 60% hydroxyethane —  0.17 diphosphoric acid NMP  4 — initial water 5050 No. 2 composition blended Example 83 Example 83 agent in haircoloring 10 10 60% hydroxyethane  0.17  0.17 diphosphoric acid dibasicsodium  0.26  0.26 phosphate (12 hydrate) 35% hydrogen peroxide 17 16.5initial water 70 60(Preparation of Acidic Hair Coloring Materials)

Example 99

4 kg of additive compositions, which was the same one that are indicatedas “1)” in Table 18, was added to 15 kg of the composition blended inhair coloring (Example 83), and this mixture was dissolved at 82–87° C.homogeneously. On the other hand, tar pigments (0.5 kg of orange No.205, 0.3 kg of violet No. 401, and 0.3 kg of black No. 401,) and 0.2 kgof xanthan gum were added to about 60 kg of initial purified water andheated to 82–87° C. to prepare aqueous solution.

Then, the aforementioned homogeneous dissolved material was added to theabove-mentioned hot aqueous solution with constant stirring andemulsified. After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 50°C., 8 kg of additive compositions, which was the same one that areindicated as “6)” in Table 18, 5 kg of benzyl alcohol, 0.15 kg ofparabens, perfumes were added, further, purified water (add water) wasadded so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus the acidichair coloring material was prepared.

(Preparation of Waving Agents)

Example 100

Preparation of No. 1 Agent

The composition blended in waving agent (Example 83) was heated to thetemperature of 80–85° C. and homogeneously dissolved and added toinitial purified water that was previously heated to 80–85° C., stirredand emulsified. Then the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of45° C., 50% ammonium thioglycolate, strong ammonia solution and ammoniumbicarbonate were added to the emulsion, further, purified water (addwater) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No.1 agent was prepared. The ingredients and contents (kg) are shown inTable 21.

Preparation of No. 2 Agents

The composition blended in waving agent (Example 83) was heated to thetemperature of 80–85° C. and homogeneously dissolved, and then added toinitial purified water that was previously heated to 80–85° C., stirredand emulsified. Then the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of45° C., sodium bromide was added to the emulsion, further, purifiedwater (add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100kg. Thus No. 2 agent was prepared. The ingredients and contents (kg) areshown in Table 21.

Example 101

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

No. 1 agent was prepared by the same process as Example 100.

Preparation of No. 2 Agents

To sodium bromate and lauryl trimethyl ammonum chloride, purified waterwas added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg, and then mixedwith stirring to prepare aqueous solution. Ingredients and contents (kg)are shown in Table 21.

TABLE 21 Example ingredient (kg) 100 101 No. 1 composition blendedExample 83 Example 83 agent in waving agent 15 15 50% ammonium 13 13thioglycolate strong ammonia solution proper proper amount amountammonium bicarbonate proper proper amount amount initial water 50 50 No.2 composition blended Example 83 — agent in waving agent 15 sodiumbromate  8  8 lauryl trimethyl —  1 ammonium chloride initial water 60 —(Preparation of Finishing Agents)

Examples 102–104

To initial purified water, sodium hydroxide was added and heated to thetemperature of 90–95° C. On the other hand, to the composition blendedin finishing agent (Example 78) that was heated to the temperature of90–95° C. and then dissolved homogeneously, polyoxyethylene hydrogenatedcastor oil, polyoxyethlene wax, dipropylene glycol (or propyleneglycol), and parabens were added. Next methyl polysiloxane and isononylisononanoate were added and dispersed.

Then, the dispersion was added to the above-mentioned alkaline aqueoussolution with constant stirring and emulsified. After the emulsion wascooled down to the temperature of 45° C. with constant stirring,perfumes was added. And finaly, purified water (add water) was added soas to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg, and then dissolvedhomogeneously. Thus, the finishing agent of the present invention wasprepared. The ingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 22.

Example 105

To initial purified water, sodium hydroxide was added and heated to thetemperature of 83–86° C. On the other hand, the composition blended infinishing agent (Example 79) was heated to the temperature of 83–86° C.and then dissolved homogeneously, and then added to the above-mentionedalkaline aqueous solution with constant stirring and emulsified.

After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45° C. withconstant stirring, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjustthe total weight to be 100 kg, and then dissolved homogeneously. Thus,the finishing agent of the present invention was prepared. Theingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 22.

TABLE 22 Example ingredient(kg) 102 103 104 105 composition blendedExample 78 Example 78 Example 78 Example 79 in finishing agent 28 29.530 10 polyoxyethylene  1³⁾  0.5³⁾  0.5⁴⁾ — hydrogenated castor oilpolyethylene wax  3  4  4 — dipropylene glycol 15 15 — — propyleneglycol — — 15 — parabens  0.15  0.15  0.4 — methyl polysiloxane¹⁾  2.4 2.5  2 — isononyl isononanoate  3  2  2.5 — sodium hydroxide  1.2⁵⁾ 1.2⁵⁾  1.2⁵⁾  0.6⁶⁾ lactic acid²⁾  2  2  4 — perfume proper amountproper amount proper amount — initial water 40 40 40 70 ^(1)–6))inTables 22 are indicating, ¹⁾10,000 cs, ²⁾50% contents, ³⁾25EO, ⁴⁾20EO,⁵⁾30% contents, ⁶⁾10% contents.(Preparation of the Compositions Blended in Hair Treating Agents)

Example 106

11.67 kg of lipophilic glyceryl monostearate, 8.75 kg of cetanol, 8. 33kg of behenyl alcohol, 18.75 kg of dipropylene glycol, 16.67 kg ofpolyoxyethylene (6EO) cetyl ether, 2.08 kg of polyoxyethylene (40EO)cetyl ether, 13.33 kg of stearic acid and 20.42 kg of candelilla waxwere poured into a vessel and mixed, and the mixture was heated to thetemperature of 80° C. and then stirred and dissolved completely. Thus,the compositions blended in a hair treating agent of the presentinvention was prepared.

(Preparation of Finishing Agents)

Examples 107–110

Initial purified water and TEA were mixed and heated to the temperatureof 80–85° C. to prepare aqueous solution. On the other hand, thecomposition blended in finishing agent (Example 106), parabens (methylparahydroxybenzoate, and/or propyl parahydroxybenzoate), and, ifnecessary, methyl polysiloxane, methylphenyl polysiloxane were mixed andheated to the temperature of 80–85° C., and then dissolvedhomogeneously.

The homogeneous dissolved material was added to the above-mentioned hotaqueous solution with constant stirring and emulsified. Then theemulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45° C. with constantstirring. Next, proper amount of perfumes were added, and finalypurified water (add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight tobe 100 kg and then mixed homogeneously. Thus, the finishing agents ofthe present invention (Examples 107–110) were prepared. The ingredientsand contents (kg) are shown in Table 23.

TABLE 23 Example ingredient(kg) 107 108 109 110 composition blendedExample 106 Example 106 Example 106 Example 106 in finishing agent 24 2424 24 methyl polysiloxane —  1¹⁾  2¹⁾  3³⁾ methylphenyl polysiloxane — 3²⁾  2²⁾  1³⁾ TEA  0.4  0.4  0.4  0.4 methyl parahydroxybenzoate  0.2 0.2  0.2  0.2 propyl parahydroxybenzoate  0.1  0.1  0.1  0.1 perfumeproper amount proper amount proper amount proper amount initial water 7070 70 70 ^(1)–3))in Tables 23 are indicating, ¹⁾20cs, ²⁾14cs, ³⁾1000cs.(The Organoleptic Tests about Hair Treating Effects of the Hair TreatingAgents)

Hair treatings were carried out to 50 monitors by the following methods.And the results of the organoleptic tests about hair treating effects(i. e. feel when used) of the hair treating agents were obtained. Theresults of organoleptic tests were summarized in Table 24.

The Method for Hair Treating with Hair Conditioners

After ordinary shampoo, a specimen of each hair conditioners (Examples86–90) was applied to hair and spread by combing, and then rinsesd anddried using a dryer.

In a Case of Colorings Rinses

After shampoo, a specimen of each hair conditioners (Examples 91–96) wasapplied to hair and then rinsesd and dried using a dryer. Further, thistreatment was repeated several times.

The Method for Hair Treating with Hair Coloringss

No. 1 agents and No. 2 agents of the hair colorings (Example 97 and 98)were mixed (the wt. % ratio of No. 1 agents to No. 2 agents was 1:1).This mixture was applied to hair and left for 30 minutes at roomtemperature. Then, the hair was rinsesd and dried using a dryer.

In a Case of Acidic Hair Coloring Materials

The acidic hair coloring materials (Example 99) was applied to hair andleft for 15 minutes at 45° C. Then, the hair was rinsesd. After shampoo,the hair was rinsesd and dried using a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Waving Agents

In a Case of Straight Type Permanent Wave

No. 1 agents of the waving agents (Example 100) were coated to hair andspread by combing and the hair was formed to the straight shape. Then,the hair was left for 10 minutes. After that, No. 2 agents was coated tohair and spread by combing. Finally, rinsesd and dried using a dryer.

In a Case of Curling Type Permanent Wave

No. 1 agents of the waving agents (Example 101) was coated to hair andspread by combing, and the hair was wound to a rod and left for 7minutes at room temperature. Then No. 2 agents was coated by anapplicator and left for 7 minutes. Repeatedly, No. 2 agents was coatedby an applicator and left for 7 minutes. Next, the rod was removed, andthe hair was rinsesd and dried using a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Finishing Agents

The finishing agents (Example 102–105, 107–110) was coated to hair andspread.

TABLE 24 feel when used hair well treating spread no less agent slipperysoft moist smooth rustle setting of liquid free of occurrence vanishing(Example) feel feel feel combing feeling ability cream droppingstickiness of flaking ability 86 ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ Δ — ◯ — — — — 87 ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ ⊚ — ◯— — — — 88 ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ ◯ — ◯ — — — — 89 ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ Δ — ◯ — — — — 90 ◯ Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ —◯ — — — — 91 Δ ◯ ◯ Δ Δ — Δ — — — — 92 Δ ◯ ◯ Δ Δ — Δ — — — — 93 Δ ◯ ◯ Δ Δ— Δ — — — — 94 Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ Δ — Δ — — — — 95 Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ Δ — Δ — — — — 96 Δ ◯ ◯ ◯Δ — Δ — — — — 97 Δ Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ — ◯ ⊚ — — — 98 Δ Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ — ◯ ⊚ — — — 99 Δ ◯ Δ⊚ Δ — ⊚ ⊚ — — — 100 Δ ◯ ◯ Δ Δ ◯ ◯ ⊚ — — — 101 Δ ◯ ◯ Δ Δ ◯ ◯ ⊚ — — — 102— Δ ◯ ◯ Δ ⊚ ⊚ — ⊚ — — 103 — Δ ◯ ◯ Δ ⊚ ⊚ — ⊚ — — 104 — Δ ◯ ◯ Δ ⊚ ⊚ — ⊚ —— 105 — Δ Δ ◯ Δ ◯ ◯ — ◯ — — 107 — Δ ◯ Δ ◯ ⊚ ◯ — ◯ ◯ Δ 108 — Δ ⊚ Δ ◯ ⊚ ⊚— ◯ ⊚ ⊚ 109 — Δ ⊚ Δ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ — ◯ ⊚ ⊚ 110 — Δ ⊚ Δ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ — ◯ ⊚ ⊚In Table 24. ⊚ indicates “very good”, ◯ indicates “good” and Δ indicates“normal”.As clearly understood from the results of the above-mentioned examples,the compositions blended in hair treating agents of the presentembodiment is prepared by selecting and combining adequately theingredients which are cheap and easy to purchase so as to display anexcellent hair treating effect. Therefore, the compositions blended inhair treating agents of the present invention may be produced by lowercost and easily.

Since the hair treating agents of the present embodiment is preparedusing above-mentioned compositions blended in hair treating agents ofthe present invention, the cost for production is low, further, has anexcellent hair treating effects such as slippery feel, soft feel, moistfeel, smooth combing, rustle feeling, setting ability, well spread ofcream, no liquid dropping, no flafing, vanishing ability etc. Further,in the preparation process of hair treating agent since it is possibleby using the compositions blended in a hair treating agents of thepresent invention to blend esters, alcohols, nonionic surfactants andfatty acids etc. at a time, the production process may be remarkablysimplified.

Example of the Fifth Embodiment

The fifth embodiment of the present invention is illustrated moreconcretely according to the Examples.

(Preparation of the Compositions Blended in Hair Treating Agents)

Examples 111–130

The amounts (kg) shown in Table 25–27 of ingredients were poured into avessel and-mixed, and the mixture was heated to the temperature shown inTable 25–27, then stirred and dissolved completely. Thus, thecompositions blended in a hair treating agents (Examples 111–130) of thepresent invention were prepared.

TABLE 25 Examplele 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 heating temp (° C.) 80 9080 85 85 80 85 ingredient (kg) ethylene glycol monostearate — — — — — 1.1 — ethylene glycol distearate — — — — —  4 — polyethylene glycoldistearate¹⁾ — — — — — — — neopentyl glycol dicaprate — — —  5 — — —lipophilic glyceryl monostearate —  5 — —  7  7  5.5 lipophilic glycerylmonooleate — — — — — —  3.5 cetyl octanoate — — 13 — — — — hexyl laurate— — — — — — — isopropyl myristate 17 — 14 10 — —  3.5 isopropylpalmitate 17 — — — — — — diisopropyl adipate — — — — — —  1.5 cetyllactate — — — 10 — — — lanolin fatty acid isopropyl ester — — — — — — —cetanol 17 — 21 37 51 45 42 stearyl alcohol — — — — — — — oleyl alcohol 8 — — — 10 — — octyldodecanol — 15 12 — — — — behenyl alcohol — — — — —— — 1,3-butylene glycol — — — — —  7 — dipropylene glycol — — — — — —13.5 glycerin — — — 21 — — — cetostearyl alcohol — 45 — — — — — lanolinalcohol — — — — — — — phytosterol —  2.2 — — — — — lauryl trimethylammonium bromide²⁾ —  5 — — — — — stearyl trimethyl ammonium chroride —— 15⁷⁾ 11⁷⁾ —  4⁷⁾  3.5⁷⁾ cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride³⁾ — — — — —— — cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide³⁾ 21 — — — — — — behenyl trimethylammonium chloride⁴⁾ — 15 —  6 22 15 13.5 lanolin  4 — 17 — — — — hardlanolin — — — — — — — hydrogenated oil — 10.5 — — — — — mink oil — — — —— — — olive oil — — — — 10 — 10 hydrogenated jojoba oil — — — — — — —hydrogenated castor oil — — — — — — — safflower oil — — — — — 12 —stearic acid — — — — — — — isostearic acid — — — — — — — vegetablesqualane —  2.2 — — — — — paraffin — — — — —  4  3.5 liquid petrolatum —— — — — — — vaseline — — — — — — — carnauba wax — — — — — — — beeswax  8— — — — — — stearyl dimethyl glycine⁵⁾ — —  2.95 — — — — disodiumedetate — —  0.05 — — — — y-orizanol —  0.1 — — — — —dibutylhydroxytoluene — — — — —  0.1 — polyoxypropylene butyl ether⁶⁾  8—  5 — — — — methylphenyl polysiloxane — — — — —  0.8 —

TABLE 26 Examplele 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 heating temp (° C.) 80 8080 80 80 80 80 ingredient (kg) ethylene glycol monostearate — — — — — —— ethylene glycol distearate — — — — — — — polyethylene glycoldistearate¹⁾ — — — — — — — neopentyl glycol dicaprate — — — — — — —lipophilic glyceryl monostearate —  7 —  3  4 50 19 lipophilic glycerylmonooleate — — — — — — — cetyl octanoate — — — — — — — hexyl laurate — —— — — —  9 isopropyl myristate  6  3 28.65 26.95 24.95 — — isopropylpalmitate  2  5 — — — — — diisopropyl adipate —  3 — — — — — cetyllactate — — — — — — — lanolin fatty acid isopropyl ester — — — — — — —cetanol 35 19 15 20 12 — — stearyl alcohol — — — — 10 18 15 oleylalcohol —  5 —  4  4 — — octyldodecanol — — — — — — — behenyl alcohol 10— — — — — — 1,3-butylene glycol — — — — — — — dipropylene glycol —  9 —— — — — glycerin — — — — — — — cetostearyl alcohol — — — — — — — lanolinalcohol — —  0.3 — — — — phytosterol — — — — — — — lauryl trimethylammonium bromide²⁾ — — — — — — — stearyl trimethyl ammonium chroride46⁷⁾ — — — — — 15⁷⁾ cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride³⁾ —  9 — 26 19 3235 cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide³⁾ —  3 24 — — — — behenyl trimethylammonium chloride⁴⁾ — — — —  6 — — lanolin — — —  2  2 — — hard lanolin— — — — — — — hydrogenated oil — 17  2  2 — — — mink oil  1 — — — — — —olive oil — —  4  3  4 — — hydrogenated jojoba oil — — — — — — —hydrogenated castor oil — — — — — — — safflower oil — — — — — — —stearic acid — —  5 — — —  4 isostearic acid — — — — — — — vegetablesqualane — — — — — — — paraffin — 17 — — — — — liquid petrolatum —  3 —— — — — vaseline — —  7  5  6 — — carnauba wax — — — — — — — beeswax — —— — — —  3 stearyl dimethyl glycine⁵⁾ — — — — — — — disodium edetate — — 0.05  0.05  0.05 — — y-orizanol — — — — — — — dibutylhydroxytoluene — —— — — — — polyoxypropylene butyl ether⁶⁾ — — 14  8  8 — — methylphenylpolysiloxane — — — — — —

TABLE 27 Examplele 125 126 127 128 129 130 heating temp (° C.) 80 85 8585 85 80 ingredient (kg) ethylene glycol — — — — — — monostearateethylene glycol — — — — — — distearate polyethylene — — — — — 24 glycoldistearate¹⁾ neopentyl glycol — — — — — — dicaprate lipophilic glyceryl17 13  5  6  7 — monostearate lipophilic glyceryl — — — — — — monooleatecetyl octanoate — — — — — — hexyl laurate — — — — — — isopropylmyristate  9 14 — —  5 — isopropyl palmitate — — —  1 — — diisopropyladipate — — — — — — cetyl lactate — — — — — — lanolin fatty — — —  8 — —acid isopropyl ester cetanol — 30 60 — — — stearyl alcohol 35 — — — —  5oleyl alcohol — — — — — — octyldodecanol — — — — — — behenyl alcohol — —— 24 — 17 1,3-butylene glycol — — — — — — dipropylene glycol — — — — — —glycerin — — — — — — cetostearyl alcohol — — — 24 52 — lanolin alcohol —— — — — — phytosterol — — — — — — lauryl trimethyl — — — — — — ammoniumbromide²⁾ stearyl trimethyl — — 26⁷⁾ 26⁷⁾ 28³⁾ — ammonium chroride cetyltrimethyl 35 16  3 — — 15 ammonium chloride³⁾ cetyl trimethyl — — — — —— ammonium bromide³⁾ behenyl trimethyl — 10 —  8 — — ammonium chloride⁴⁾lanolin — —  1 — — — hard lanolin  3.95 — — — — — hydrogenated oil — — —— — — mink oil — — — — — — olive oil — 10 — —  5 — hydrogenated — — —  3— — jojoba oil hydrogenated — — — —  3 — castor oil safflower oil — — —— — — stearic acid — — — — — — isostearic acid — — — — — 39 vegetablesqualane — — — — — — paraffin — — — — — — liquid petrolatum — — — — — —vaseline — — — — — — carnauba wax —  7 — — — — beeswax — —  5 — — —stearyl dimethyl — — — — — — glycine⁵⁾ disodium edetate  0.05 — — — — —y-orizanol — — — — — — dibutylhydroxytoluene — — — — — —polyoxypropylene — — — — — — butyl ether⁶⁾ methylphenyl — — — — — —polysiloxane ^(1)–7))in Table 2527 are indicating, ¹⁾8EO, ²⁾containing32 wt. % of water + 18 wt. % of IPA (isopropanol), ³⁾containing 30 wt. %of ethanol, ⁴⁾containing 20 wt. % of IPA, ⁵⁾26 wt. % aqueous solution,⁶⁾40PO, ⁷⁾containing 40 wt. % of IPA.(Preparation of Hair Conditioners)

Examples 131–145

Initial purified water was heated to the temperature shown in Table 28and Table 29. Next, glycerin, disodium edetate, if necessary, was addedto this, and dissolved. On the other hand, the composition blended inhair conditioner obtained above (Examples 111, 114–117, 119, 121, 122,126–128) was heated to the temperature shown in Table 28 and Table 29and then dissolved homogeneously. Further, to this, additivecompositiobn, parabens and dibutylhydroxytoluene, if necessary, wereadded to prepare homogeneous dissolved material.

The homogeneous dissolved material was added to the above-mentioned hotwater (or hot aqueous solution) with constant stirring and emulsified.Then the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 40–55° C. withconstant stirring. Then, additives, if necessary, such as perfumes, PPT,pigments, PCA soda, citric acid, pH adjustor were added, then purifiedwater (add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100kg and then mixed homogeneously. Thus, the hair conditioners of thepresent invention (Examples 131–145) were prepared. The ingredients andcontents (kg) are shown in Table 28 and Table 29.

TABLE 28 Examplele 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 heating temp (° C.)80~85 85~90 85~90 83~86 83~86 83~86 83~86 83~86 ingredient compositionblended Example 111 Example 114 Example 114 Example 115 Example 116Example 117 Example 117 Example 119 (kg) in hair conditioner 24 15 15 1514 15 12  7 initial purified 60 80 80 80 80 70 70 60 water additivecomposition —  1.5¹⁾  1.5²⁾ — — — —  0.5⁴⁾ parabens  0.15  0.2  0.2  0.2—  0.15  0.15  0.15 perfume proper proper proper proper proper properproper proper amount amount amount amount amount amount amount amountPPT — — — — —  3.3³⁾ proper  3 amount pigment — — — — — — — — glycerin —— —  3 —  2  2 — PCA soda — — — — — —  3 — dibutylhydroxytoluene — — — — 0.04 — — — disodium edetate — — — —  0.1 — — — lactic acid —  0.1  0.1— — — — — citric acid — — — —  0.04 — — — pH adjuster — — — — — — — —useful aqueous — — — — — — — proper material amount

TABLE 29 Examplele 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 heating temp (° C.) 83~8685~90 85~90 80~85 80~85 82~85 83~88 ingredient (kg) composition blendedExample 119 Example 121 Example 122 Example 126 Example 126 Example 127Example 128 in hair conditioner 14 10 10  8 12 10 10 initial purifiedwater 70 80 80 60 70 80 80 additive composition  0.5⁴⁾ — — — — — —parabens  0.15 — —  0.15  0.15 —  0.15 perfume proper proper properproper proper proper proper amount amount amount amount amount amountamount PPT  6 proper proper — — — — amount amount pigment — — — properproper proper — amount amount amount glycerin — — — — — — — PCA soda — —— 10  3 — — dibutylhydroxytoluene — — — — — — — disodium edetate — — — —— — — lactic acid — — — — — — — citric acid —  0.2  0.2 — — —  0.2 pHadjuster — proper proper — — — — amount amount usefull aqueous materialproper — — — — — — amount ^(1)–4))in Table 28 and Table 29 areindicating, ¹⁾ingredients (wt. %); dipentaerythritol fatty ester [thefull esters prepared from dipentaerythritol and mixed fatty acid(12-hydroxystearic acid:stearic acid:rosin = 4:1.5:0.5)] (50),triglyceryl cocoate (30), isopropyl palmitate (10), diisobutyl adipate(10), ²⁾ingredients (wt. %); dimethylsiloxane · methylstearoxysiloxanecopolymer (50), diisopropyl adipate (25), ), isoobutyl adipate (25),³⁾hydrolyzed animal protein aqueous solution (30 wt. %), ⁴⁾animal fatsand oils,(Preparation of Oxidizing Hair Coloring Agents)

Example 146 and 147

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

To initial purified water that was heated to the temperature of 80–85°C., dye intermediates (resorcinol, p-phenylene diamine, m-aminophenol,p-aminophenol), antioxidant, and, if necessary, NMP were added toprepare aqueous solution.

On the other hand, to the composition blended in hair coloring (Example118), polyoxyethylene cetyl ether and cetanol were added and heated tothe temperature of 80–85° C., and then dissolved homogeneously. Then,the homogeneous dissolved material was added to the above-mentioned hotaqueous solution with constant stirring and emulsified.

After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 50–55° C. withconstant stirring, additives, if necessary, such as MEA, strong ammoniumsolution, EDTA, 60% 1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphonic acid were added,and finaly, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjust thetotal weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 1 agent was prepared. Theingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 30.

Preparation of No. 2 Agents

Polyoxyethylene cetyl ether and cetanol were added to the compositionblended in hair coloring (Example 118) and dissolved homogeneously at80–85° C. Then, the homogeneous dissolved material was added withconstant stirring to initial purified water that was heated to thetemperature of 80–85° C., and then emulsified.

Then the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45° C. withconstant stirring, 60% hydroxyethane diphosphonic acid, dibasic sodiumphosphate (12 hydrate) were added, further 35 wt. % hydrogen peroxideaqueous solution was added. Finally, purified water (add water) wasadded so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 2 agentwas prepared. Ingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 30.

TABLE 30 Example ingredient (kg) 146 147 No. 1 agent composition blendedExample 118 Example 118 in hair coloring 16 16 polyoxyethylene cetylether¹⁾  1  1 cetanol  3  3 initial purified water 50 50 dyeintermediate proper amount proper amount antioxidant proper amountproper amount NMP  4 — MEA proper amount — strong ammonia solution —  4EDTA  0.2 — 60% hydroxyethane diphosphoric acid —  0.17 No. 2 agentcomposition blended Example 118 Example 118 in hair coloring 16 16polyoxyethylene cetyl ether¹⁾  1  1 cetanol  3  3 initial purified water70 60 60% hydroxyethane diphosphoric acid  0.17  0.17 dibasic sodiumphosphate (12 hydrate)  0.26  0.26 35% hydrogen peroxide 17 16.5 ¹⁾inTable 30 are indicating 40EO.(Preparation of Cationic Waving Agents)

Example 148

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

Polyoxyethylene cetyl ether and cetanol were added to the compositionblended in waving agent (Example 118) and dissolved homogeneously at80–85° C. Then, the homogeneous dissolved material was added withconstant stirring to initial purified water that was heated to thetemperature of 80–85° C., and then emulsified. Then the emulsion wascooled down to the temperature of 45° C. with constant stirring, 50%ammonium thioglycolate, strong ammonia solution and ammonium bicarbonatewere added, further purified water (add water) was added so as to adjustthe total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 1 agent was prepared.Ingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 31.

Preparation of No. 2 Agents

Polyoxyethylene cetyl ether and cetanol were added to the compositionblended in waving agent (Example 118) and dissolved homogeneously at80–85° C. Then, the homogeneous dissolved material was added withconstant stirring to initial purified water that was heated to thetemperature of 80–85° C., and then emulsified. Then the emulsion wascooled down to the temperature of 45° C. with constant stirring, sodiumbromate was added, further purified water (add water) was added so as toadjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 2 agent was prepared.Ingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 31.

Example 149

Preparation of No. 1 Agent

No. 1 agents was prepared by the same process as Example 148.

Preparation of No. 2 Agent

To sodium bromate and lauryl trimethyl ammonum chloride, purified waterwas added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg, and then mixedwith stirring to prepare aqueous solution. Ingredients and contents (kg)are shown in Table 31.

TABLE 31 Example ingredient (kg) 148 149 No. 1 composition blendedExample 118 Example 118 agent in waving agent 16 16 polyoxyethylene  1 1 cetyl ether¹⁾ cetanol  3  3 initial purified water 50 50 50% ammonium13 13 thioglycolate strong ammonia proper proper solution amount amountammonium bicarbonate proper proper amount amount No. 2 compositionblended Example 118 — agent in waving agent 16 polyoxyethylene  1 —cetyl ether¹⁾ cetanol  3 — sodium bromate  8  8 lauryl trimethyl —  1ammonium chloride initial purified water 60 — ¹⁾in Table 31 areindicating 40EO.(Preparation of Finishing Agents)

Example 150

About 95 kg of initial purified water was heated to the temperature of83–86° C. On the other hand, to 5 kg of the composition blended infinishing agent (Example 125), proper amount of parabens were added andheated to the temperature of 83–86° C., and then dissolvedhomogeneously. Then, the homogeneous dissolved material was added to theabove-mentioned hot water with constant stirring, and then emulsified.

After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45–50° C. withconstant stirring, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjustthe total weight to be 100 kg. Thus, the finishing agent of the presentinvention was prepared.

(Preparation of Color Fixing Agent)

Example 151

About 55 kg of initial purified water was heated to the temperature of80–85° C. On the other hand, to 15 kg of the composition-blended incolor fixing agent (Example 115) and 0.1 kg of parabens were mixed andheated to the temperature of 80–85° C., and then dissolvedhomogeneously. Then, the homogeneous dissolved material was added to theabove-mentioned hot water with constant stirring, and then emulsified.

After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of about 50° C.with constant stirring, aqueous compositions (25 kg of purified water, 2kg of “HAIRROL TC1000” [trade name, Sanyo-Kasei co.], 0.4 kg of 85%phosphoric acid, 1 kg of 70% glycolic acid), and perfumes was added, andfinaly, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjust the totalweight to be 100 kg. Thus, the color fixing agent of the presentinvention was prepared.

(The Organoleptic Tests about Hair Treating Effects of the Hair TreatingAgents)

Hair treatings were carried out to 50 monitors by the following methods.And the results of the organoleptic tests about hair treating effects(i. e. feel when used) of the hair treating agents were obtained. Theresults of organoleptic tests were summarized in Table 32.

The Method for Hair Treating with Hair Conditioners

After ordinary shampoo, a specimen of each hair conditioners (Examples131–145) was applied to hair and spread by combing, and then rinsesd anddried using a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Hair Coloringss

No. 1 agents and No. 2 agents of the hair colorings (Example 146 and147) were mixed (the wt. % ratio of No. 1 agents to No. 2 agents was1:1). This mixture was applied to hair and left for 30 minutes at roomtemperature. Then, the hair was rinsesd and dried using a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Waving Agents

In a Case of Straight Type Permanent Wave

No. 1 agents of the waving agents (Example 148) were coated to hair andspread by combing and the hair was formed to the straight shape. Then,the hair was left for 10 minutes. After that, No. 2 agents was coated tohair and spread by combing, further left for 10 minutes. Finally,rinsesd and dried using a dryer.

In a Case of Curling Type Permanent Wave

No. 1 agents of the waving agents (Example 149) was coated to hair andspread by combing, and the hair was wound to a rod and left for 7minutes at room temperature. Then No. 2 agents was coated by anapplicator and left for 7 minutes. Repeatedly, No. 2 agents was coatedby an applicator and left for 7 minutes. Next, the rod was removed, andthe hair was rinsesd and dried using a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Finishing Agents

The finishing agents (Example 150) was coated to hair and spread.

The Method for Hair Treating with Color Fixing Agents

Hair colorings on the market was coated to hair and spread by combing.Next, the hair was left for 15 minutes at 45° C., and then rinsesd anddried using a dryer. Then, hair treating with the color fixing agents(Example 151) was carried out by the same way to hair treating with anordinary rinses. In the treating, the hair was rinsesd and dried using adryer after coated with the color fixing agents.

TABLE 32 feel when used hair keeping treating slightly no tanglesability Prevention agent oily soft moist smooth and smooth rustle ofhair of dye (Ex) supple feel feel feel combing no squeak feel moisturefeeling styling decolorization 131 ⊚ Δ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ Δ ⊚ Δ — — 132 ⊚ Δ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯◯ ⊚ Δ — — 133 ⊚ Δ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ Δ — — 134 ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ ◯ ◯ Δ Δ Δ — — 135 ◯ Δ Δ⊚ ◯ ◯ ◯ Δ ⊚ — — 136 ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ Δ Δ Δ ◯ Δ — — 137 ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ Δ Δ Δ ◯ Δ — — 138⊚ Δ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ Δ — — 139 ⊚ Δ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ Δ — — 140 ⊚ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ Δ ⊚ Δ —— 141 ⊚ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ Δ ⊚ Δ — — 142 Δ Δ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ — — 143 Δ Δ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ ⊚◯ ⊚ — — 144 ⊚ Δ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ◯ ◯ ◯ ⊚ — — 145 ◯ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ — — 146 Δ Δ ◯ Δ◯ ⊚ Δ Δ ◯ — — 147 Δ Δ ◯ Δ ◯ ⊚ Δ Δ ◯ — — 148 Δ Δ ◯ Δ ◯ ⊚ Δ Δ ◯ — — 149 ΔΔ ◯ Δ ◯ ⊚ Δ Δ ◯ — — 150 ◯ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ Δ Δ Δ ◯ ◯ ⊚ — 151 ◯ ⊚ Δ Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ Δ ◯ — ⊚In Table 32, ⊚ indicates “very good”, ◯ indicates “good” and Δ indicates“normal”.As clearly understood from the results of the above mentioned examples,the compositions blended in hair treating agents of the presentembodiment is prepared by selecting and combining adequately theingredients which are cheap and easy to purchase so as to display anexcellent hair treating effect. Therefore, the compositions blended inhair treating agents of the present invention may be produced by lowercost and easily.

Since the hair treating agents of the present embodiment is preparedusing above-mentioned compositions blended in hair treating agents ofthe present invention, the cost for production is low, further, has anexcellent hair treating effects such as supple, slightly oily feel, softfeel, moist feel, no tangle and no squeak, smooth feel (smoothcombing,),wet feel, rustle feeling, keeping ability of hair styling,preventive ability for fading dye, Further, in the preparation processof hair treating agent since it is possible by using the compositionsblended in a hair treating agents of the present invention to blendesters, alcohols, and cationic surfactants at a time, the productionprocess may be remarkably simplified.

Example of the Sixth Embodiment

The sixth embodiment of the present invention is illustrated moreconcretely according to the Examples.

(Preparation of the Compositions Blended in Hair Treating Agents)

Examples 152–165

The amount (kg) shown in Table 33 and Table 34 of ingredients werepoured into a vessel and mixed, and the mixture was heated to thetemperature shown in Table 33, then stirred and dissolved completely.Thus, the compositions blended in a hair treating agents (Examples152–165) of the present invention were prepared.

TABLE 33 Examplele 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164165 heating temp (° C.) 85 85 80 85 70 85 85 80 85 80 80 80 80 90ingredient (kg) polyethylene glycol — — — — —  6 — — — — — — — —distearate mono and diglyceryl — — — — — — — — — — — —  8 — oleate andstearate lipophilic glyceryl  1  5 10 — 14 —  9.7 — 10 — — — — —monostearate glyceryl cocoate — — — — — — — — — — —  4 — —dipentaerythritol — — — — —  4 — — — — — — — — fatty acid ester¹⁾ hexyllaurate — — — — 14 — — — — — — — — — isopropyl myristate  6 — — 15 —  6— — 10 10 — —  5  6 isopropyl palmitate — — — — — — — — — — 13 — — —butyl stearate — — — — — — — — —  5 — — — — octyl palmitate — — — — — —— — — — —  8 — — diisostearyl malate  1 — — — — — — — — — — — — —diisopropyl adipate — — — — — — —  5 — — — — — — lauryl alcohol — — — —— — —  5 — — — — — — isopropanol — — — — — —  1.4 — — — — — — — cetanol34 30 50 31 — —  9.7 61 39 60 33 50 — 18 stearyl alcohol — 22 — — 27 — —— — — — — — — oleyl alcohol — — — — —  1  0.4 — — — — — — —octyldodecanol 21 — — — — — — — — — — — — — behenyl alcohol —  2 — — — —— — — — — — — — side chain higher — — — — — —  0.9 — — — — — — — fattyalcohols (C32–C36) propylene glycol — — — — — 13 — — — — —  4 — —dipropylene glycol — — — — — — 15.5 — — — — — — — 1,3-butylene glycol —— — — — —  0.2 — — — — — — — glycerin — — — — — — — — — — 17 — — —cetostearyl alcohol — — — — — — — — — — — — 48 — lanolin alcohol — — — 0.1 — — — — — — — — — —

TABLE 34 Examplele ingredient (kg) 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160161 162 163 164 165 stearyl trimethyl ammonium chloride —  5¹²⁾ —  5¹²⁾— — — — — — 18¹²⁾ 13¹³⁾ — — cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride²⁾ 23 18 —— 39 — — 20 34 15 — — 30 25 cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide²⁾ — — — — — 4 — — — — — — — — behenyl trimethyl ammonium chloride³⁾ — — — — — — — — 5 — — — — — distearyl dimethyl ammonium chloride⁴⁾ — — — 30.4 — — — — —— — — — — dipolyoxyethylene oleyl — — — — — — —  5 — — — —  5 — methylammonium chloride^(5), 18)) benzalkonium chloride⁶⁾ — — 30 — — — — — — —— — — — cetyl pyridinium chloride⁷⁾ — — — — — —  1.6 — — — — — — —polyoxyethylene lauryl ether⁸⁾ — — — — — — —  4 —  5 — — — —polyoxyethylene cetyl ether — —  5¹⁴⁾ —  2¹⁵⁾ — — —  2¹⁴⁾ — 17¹⁵⁾ 13¹⁵⁾— 18¹⁶⁾ polyoxyethylene oleyl ether  3¹⁷⁾ — — 18¹⁸⁾ — — 38.9¹⁸⁾ — — — ——  2¹⁴⁾ — polyoxyethylene nonylphenyl ether⁹⁾ — — — — — 28 — — — — — — —— polyoxyethylene castor oil¹⁰⁾ — — — — — 11 — — — — — — — —polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil¹¹⁾ — — — — — 17 — — — — — — — —stearic acid monoethanolamide — — —  0.5 — — — — — — — — — — coconutfatty acid monoethanolamide —  2 — — — — — — — — — —  2 — sorbitantrioleate — — — — —  6 — — — — — — — — dimethyl stearylamine — — — — — — 5.8 — — — — — — — paraffin — —  5 — — —  8.9 — —  5  2  4 —  3 liquidpetrolatum — — — — — —  0.9 — — — — — — — light liquid isoparaffin — — —— — — — — — — —  4 — — ceresin — 15 — — — — — — — — — — — — α -olefinoligomer  1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — sodium lauryl sulfate  3 — — — — —— — — — — — — — stearic acid — — — —  4 — — — — — — — — — hard lanolinfatty acid — — — — — — — — — — — — — 30 carnauba wax —  1 — — — — — — —— — — — — lactic acid — — — — — —  5.3 — — — — — — — methylphenylpolysiloxane — — — — —  4 — — — — — — — — purified water  7 — — — — — 0.8 — — — — — — — ^(1)–18))in Table 33 or Table 34 are indicating,¹⁾full esters prepared from dipentaerythritol and mixed fatty acid(12-hydroxystearic acid:stearic acid:rosin = 4:15:0.5), ²⁾containing 30wt. % ethanol, ³⁾containing 20 wt. % IPA (isopropanol), ⁴⁾containing 25wt. % mixture of IPA and water, ⁵⁾containing 25 wt. % IPA, ⁶⁾50 wt. %aqueous solution, ⁷⁾containing 60 wt. % mixture of IPA and water,⁸⁾23EO, ⁹⁾3EO, ¹⁰⁾10EO, ¹¹⁾20EO, ¹²⁾containing 40 wt. % IPA,¹³⁾containing 30 wt. % IPA, ¹⁴⁾30EO, ¹⁵⁾40EO, ¹⁶⁾5EO, ¹⁷⁾8EO, ¹⁸⁾2EO.(Preparation of Hair Conditioners)

Examples 166–176

Accoding to the ingredients and contents shown in Table 35 and Table 36,hair conditioners were prepared by following methods.

Initial purified water was heated to the temperature of 83–86° C.(Examples 166, 173–176) or 87–91° C. (Examples 167–172). And to this,glycerin, if necessary, was added and dissolved to prepare aqueoussolution.

On the other hand, the composition blended in hair conditioner obtainedabove (Examples 152, 153, 155, or 156) was heated to the temperature83–86° C. (Examples 166, 169–176) or 87–91° C. (Examples 167, 168), andthen dissolved homogeneously. Further, to this, silicones (or in Example170 and 172, additive compositions instead of silicones), parabens and1,3-butylene glycol, if necessary, were added and dissolvedhomogeneously.

The homogeneous dissolved material was added to the above-mentioned hotwater with constant stirring and emulsified. Then the emulsion wascooled down to the temperature of 50° C. with constant stirring. And,additives, if necessary, PPT, perfumes, cationized cellulose, pigments,additive compositions (Example 176) were added. Finaly, purified water(add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg andthen mixed homogeneously. Thus, the hair conditioners of the presentinvention (Examples 166–176) were prepared.

Example 177

After the composition blended in hair conditioner (Example 157) washeated to the temperature 85° C., and then dissolved homogeneously,additive compositions, isopropyl myristate, propylene glycol, properamount of parabens, proper amount of perfumes were added and dissolvedhomogeneously. Finaly, purified water (add water) was added so as toadjust the total weight to be 100 kg and then mixed homogeneously. Thus,the hair conditioner of the present invention was prepared. Ingredientsand contents (kg) are shown in Table 36.

Example 178

After the composition blended in hair conditioner (Example 157) washeated to the temperature 85° C. and then dissolved homogeneously,lanolin amidopropyl ethyl dimethyl ammonium ethylsulfate, proper amountof parabens and proper amount of perfumes were added and dissolvedhomogeneously. Finaly, purified water (add water) was added so as toadjust the total weight to be 100 kg and then mixed homogeneously. Thus,the hair conditioner of the present invention was prepared. Ingredientsand contents (kg) are shown in Table 36.

Example 179

The compositions blended in hair conditioners (Example 158), that washeated to the temperature 83–86° C., was added with stirring to initialpurified water that was previously heated to the temperature 83–86° C.,and then emulsified. Then the emulsion was cooled down below thetemperature of 40° C. with constant stirring, another additives shown inTable 36 were added, and then further, purified water (add water) wasadded so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus, the hairconditioner of the present invention was prepared. Ingredients andcontents (kg) are shown in Table 36.

TABLE 35 Example 152 ingredient(kg) 166 167 168 169 170 171 172composition blended Example 152 Example 153 Example 153 Example 153Example 153 Example 153 Example 153 in hair conditioner 15  6 15  6  615 15 initial purified water 60 40 40 40 40 40 40 propylene glycol — — —— — — — 1,3-butylene glycol — — — — — — — glycerin —  2  2  2  2  2  2additive composition — — — —  0.3¹⁾ —  1¹⁾ parabens  0.15 — —  0.15 0.15  0.15  0.15 PPT — — — proper proper proper proper amount amountamount amount pigment — — — — — — — perfume — proper proper properproper proper proper amount amount amount amount amount amount methylpolysiloxane — — —  0.3 —  1 — malic acid — — — — — — — isopropylmyristate — — — — — — — cationized cellulose — — — — — — — lanolinamidopropyl ethyl dimethyl — — — — — — — ammonium ethylsulfate 1% NaClsolution — — — — — — — silk protein — — — — — — —

TABLE 36 Examplele ingredient (kg) 173 174 175 176 177 178 179composition blended Example 155 Example 155 Example 155 Example 156Example 157 Example 157 Example 158 in hair conditioner 10 20 16 14 2035 25 initial purified water 70 70 70 70 — — 75 propylene glycol — — — — 1 — — 1,3-butylene glycol  3  1  1 — — — — glycerin — — — — — — —additive composition — — —  7²⁾  5³⁾ — — parabens  0.15  0.15  0.15 0.15  0.15  0.15 — PPT — — — — — — — pigment proper proper — — — — —amount amount perfume proper proper proper proper proper proper — amountamount amount amount amount amount methyl polysiloxane — — — — — — —malic acid —  0.5  0.5 — — — — isopropyl myristate — — — —  3.2 — —cationized cellulose  0.4 — — — — — — lanolin amidopropyl ethyl dimethyl— — — — —  3⁴⁾ — ammonium ethylsulfate 1% NaCl solution — — — — — —  1silk protein — — — — — — proper amount ^(1)–4))in Table 35 and Table 36are indicating, ¹⁾ingredients (wt. %); dimethylsiloxane ·methylstearoxysiloxane copolymer (50), diisopropyl adipate (25), ),diisobutyl adipate (25), ²⁾ingredients (wt. %); 50% cetyl trimethylammonium chloride (14), carboxyvinylpolymer (1.5), citric acid (2),methyl parahydroxybenzoate (0.1), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (0.1),ethanol (2), purified water (80.3), ³⁾ingredients (wt. %);polyoxyethylene nonylphenyl ether, (40), polyoxyethylene hydrogenatedcastor oil (25), polyoxyethylene glyceryl oleate (8), sorbitantrioleate, (8), polyethylene glycol distearate (8), methylphenylpolysiloxane (6.5), 35% cethyl trimethyl ammonium saccarinate solution(4.5), ⁴⁾containing 50 wt. % dipropylene glycol.(Preparation of Oxidizing Hair Coloring Agents)

Example 180–183

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

To initial purified water that was heated to the temperature of 83–86°C., NMP (N-methl-2-pyrrolidone), dye intermediates (resorcinol,p-phenylene diamine, m-aminophenol, p-aminophenol) and antioxidant wereadded, and mixed homogeneously. To this, the composition blended in haircoloring (Example 161–164) that was dissolved at the temperature of83–86° C. was added with stirring and emulsified. After the emulsion wascooled down to the temperature of 45° C. with stirring, alkaline agents(MEA, strong ammonium solution etc.), sequestering aget (EDTA,1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphonic acid) were added, and finaly, purifiedwater (add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100kg. Thus No. 1 agent was prepared. The ingredients and contents (kg) areshown in Table 37.

Preparation of No. 2 Agents

The composition blended in hair coloring (Example 161–164), that washeated to the temperature of 80–85° C. and then dissolved homogeneously,was added with stirring to initial purified water that was heated to thetemperature of 80–85° C., and emulsified. After the emulsion was cooleddown to the temperature of 45° C. with constant stirring, 60%1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphonic acid, dibasic sodium phosphate (12hydrate) were added. Further, 35 wt. % hydrogen peroxide solution wasadded. Finaly, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjust thetotal weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 2 agent was prepared. Theingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 37.

TABLE 37 Examplele ingredient (kg) 180 181 182 183 No. 1 agentcomposition blended Example 161 Example 162 Example 163 Example 164 inhair coloring 20 20 20 25 dye intermediate proper proper proper properamount amount amount amount antioxidant proper proper proper properamount amount amount amount MEA proper — — proper amount amount strongammonia solution —  4  4 — EDTA  0.2 — —  0.2 60% hydroxyethanediphosphoric acid —  0.17  0.17 — NMP  4 — — — initial purified water 5050 50 50 No. 2 agent composition blended Example 161 Example 162 Example163 Example 164 in hair coloring  3  3  3  3 60% hydroxyethanediphosphoric acid  0.17  0.17  0.17  0.17 dibasic sodium phosphate (12hydrate)  0.26  0.26  0.26  0.26 35% hydrogen peroxide 17 16.5 16.5 16.5initial purified water 70 60 60 60(Preparation of Cationic Waving Agents)

Example 184–186

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

The composition blended in waving agent (Example 159–161), that wasdissolved homogeneously at the temperature 80–85° C., was added withstirring to initial purified water that was previously heated to thetemperature 80–85° C., and then emulsified. Then the emulsion was cooleddown to the temperature of 45° C., 50% ammonium thioglycolate or 40%diammonium dithiodiglycolate, strong ammonia solution, dibasic sodiumphosphate and ammonium bicarbonate were added. Finaly, purified water(add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg.Thus No. 1 agent was prepared. Ingredients and contents (kg) are shownin Table 38.

Preparation of No. 2 Agents

The composition blended in waving agent (Examples 159–161), that wasdissolved homogeneously at the temperature 80–85° C., was added withstirring to initial purified water that was previously heated to thetemperature 80–85° C., and then emulsified. After the emulsion wascooled down to the temperature of 45° C., sodium bromate was added, andthen further, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjust thetotal weight to be 100 kg. Thus, the No. 2 agent of the presentinvention was prepared. Ingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table38.

Example 187

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

No. 1 agents was prepared by the same process as Example 185 except thatthe composition blended in waving agent of Example 159 (10 wt. %) wasused instead of Example 160 (12 wt. %). Ingredients and contents (kg)are shown in Table 38.

Preparation of No. 2 Agents

To lauryl trimethyl ammonum chloride and sodium bromate, purified waterwas added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus, No. 2agent was prepared. Ingredients and contents (kg) are shown in Table 38.

TABLE 38 Examplele ingredient (kg) 184 185 186 187 No. 1 agentcomposition blended Example 159 Example 160 Example 161 Example 159 inwaving agent 12 12 15  1 50% ammonium thioglycolate 14 13 13 13 40%diammonium dithiodiglycolate  2 — — — strong ammonia solution  2.4proper proper proper amount amount amount dibasic sodium phosphate (12hydrate)  1.8 — — — ammonium bicarbonate — proper proper proper amountamount amount initial purified water 50 50 50 50 No. 2 agent compositionblended Example 159 Example 160 Example 161 — in waving agent 12 12 15sodium bromate  8  8  8  8 lauryl trimethyl ammonium chloride — — —  1initial purified water 60 60 60 —(Preparation of Finishing Agents)

Example 188

About 85 kg of initial purified water was heated to the temperature of83–86° C. On the other hand, to 5 kg of the composition blended infinishing agent (Example 161), proper amount of parabens were added andheated to the temperature of 83–86° C., and then dissolvedhomogeneously. Then, the homogeneous dissolved material was added to theabove-mentioned hot water with constant stirring, and then emulsified.After the emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45–50° C. withconstant stirring, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjustthe total weight to be 100 kg. Thus, the finishing agent of the presentinvention was prepared.

(Preparation of Color Fixing Agent)

Example 189

About 55 kg of initial purified water was heated to the temperature of83–86° C. On the other hand, 15 kg of the composition blended in colorfixing agent (Example 154) and 0.1 kg of parabens were mixed and heatedto the temperature of 80–85° C., and then dissolved homogeneously. Next,the homogeneous dissolved material was added to the above-mentioned hotwater with constant stirring, and then emulsified. After the emulsionwas cooled down to the temperature of about 50° C. with constantstirring, aqueous composition (25 kg of purified water, 2 kg ofcationized polymer of tannic acid [trade name, “HAIRROL TC1000”,Sanyo-Kasei co.], 0.4 kg of 85% phosphoric acid, 1 kg of 70% glycolicacid) and perfumes were added, and finaly, purified water (add water)was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus, the colorfixing agent of the present invention was prepared.

(Preparation of the Composition Blended in Hair Treating Agent)

Example 190

62 kg of Cetanol, 2 kg of polyoxyethylene oleyl ether, 11 kg oflipophilic glyceryl monostearate, 25 kg of stearyl trimethyl ammoniumchloride (in which 40 wt. % IPA was contained) were mixed, and heated tothe temperature of about 80–85° C., then stirred and dissolvedhomogeneously. Thus, the composition blended in a hair treating agent ofthe present invention was prepared.

(The Organoleptic Tests about Hair Treating Effects of the Hair TreatingAgents)

Hair treatings were carried out to 50 monitors by the following methods.And the results of the organoleptic tests about hair treating effects(i. e. feel when used) of the hair treating agents were obtained. Theresults of organoleptic tests were summarized in Table 39.

The Method for Hair Treating with Hair Conditioners

After ordinary shampoo, a specimen of each hair conditioners (Examples166–179) was applied to hair and spread by combing, and then rinsesd anddried using a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Hair Coloringss

No. 1 agents and No. 2 agents of the hair colorings (Example 180–183)were mixed (the wt. % ratio of No. 1 agents to No. 2 agents was 1:1).This mixture was applied to hair and left for 30 minutes at roomtemperature. Then, the hair was rinsesd and dried using a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Waving Agents

In a Case of Straight Type Permanent Wave

No. 1 agents of the waving agents (Examples 184–186) were coated to hairand spread by combing and the hair was formed to the straight shape.Then, the hair was left for 10 minutes. After that, No. 2 agents wascoated to hair and spread by combing, and then left for 10 minutes, andfinally, rinsesd and dried using a dryer.

In a Case of Curling Type Permanent Wave

No. 1 agents of the waving agents (Example 182) was coated to hair andspread by combing, and the hair was wound to a rod and left for 7minutes at room temperature. Then No. 2 agents was coated by anapplicator and left for 7 minutes. Repeatedly, No. 2 agents was coatedby an applicator and left for 7 minutes. Next, the rod was removed, andthe hair was rinsesd and dried using a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Finishing Agents

The finishing agent (Example 188) was coated to hair and spread.

The Method for Hair Treating with Finishing Agents

The finishing agents (Example 150) was coated to hair and spread.

The Method for Hair Treating with Color Fixing Agents

Hair colorings on the market was coated to hair and spread by combing.Next, the hair was left for 15 minutes at 45° C., and then rinsesd anddried using a dryer. Then, hair treating with the color fixing agents(Example 189) was carried out by the same way to the hair treating withan ordinary rinses. In the treating, the hair was rinsesd and driedusing a dryer after coated with the color fixing agents.

TABLE 39 hair treating feel when used agent no tangles keeping abilityof prevention of (Example) supple slippery feel soft feel moist feel andno squeak smooth feel rustle feeling hair styling dye decolorization 166⊚ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ — — 167 ◯ ◯ Δ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ — — 168 ◯ ◯ Δ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ — — 169 ◯ ◯ Δ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ — — 170 ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ — — 171 ◯ ◯ Δ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ — — 172 ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ⊚◯ — — 173 ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ — — 174 ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ — — 175 ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ — —176 ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ — — 177 Δ ◯ ⊚ Δ ◯ ⊚ ◯ — — 178 Δ ◯ ⊚ Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ — — 179 ◯⊚ Δ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ — — 180 ◯ Δ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ ◯ — — 181 Δ Δ ◯ ⊚ Δ Δ ◯ — — 182 Δ Δ ◯ ◯Δ Δ ◯ — — 183 ◯ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ ◯ — — 184 ⊚ Δ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ — — 185 ⊚ Δ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯— — 186 ⊚ Δ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ — — 187 ⊚ Δ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ — — 188 ⊚ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ —189 Δ ◯ Δ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ◯ — ⊚In Table 32, ⊚ indicates “very good”, ◯ indicates “good” and Δ indicates“normal”.As clearly understood from the results of the above-mentioned examples,the compositions blended in hair treating agents of the presentembodiment is prepared by selecting and combining adequately theingredients which are cheap and easy to purchase so as to display anexcellent hair treating effect. Therefore, the compositions blended inhair treating agents of the present invention may be produced by lowercost and easily.

Since the hair treating agents of the present embodiment is preparedusing above-mentioned compositions blended in hair treating agents ofthe present invention, the cost for production is low, further, has anexcellent hair treating effects such as supple, slippery, soft feel,moist feel, no tangle and no squeak, smooth feel (smooth combing),rustle feeling, keeping ability of hair styling, preventive ability forfading dye. Further, in the preparation process of hair treating agentsince it is possible by using the compositions blended in a hairtreating agents of the present invention to blend esters, alcohols, andcationic surfactants at a time, the production process may be remarkablysimplified.

Example of the Seventh Embodiment

(Preparation of the Compositions Blended in Hair Treating Agents)

Examples 191–208

The amount (kg) shown in Table 40 and Table 41 of ingredients werepoured into a vessel, and mixed, and then the mixture was heated to80–85° C., stirred and dissolved completely to prepare the compositionsblended in a hair treating agents (Examples 191–208).

TABLE 40 Examplele ingredient (kg) 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199glyceryl fatty acid ester — — — — — — —  1¹¹⁾ — lipophilic glycerylmonostearate  3 — —  3 —  1 — —  4 butyl stearate — — — — — — — — —isopropyl palmitate — — — — — — — — 10 isopropyl myristate 35 34 35 3228 32 33 32 10 lanolin fatty acid octyldodecyl ester — — — — — — — — —octyl hydroxystearate — — — — — — — — — oleyl alcohol 12 17 12 17 10  9 9 10 10 octyldodecanol — — — — — — — — 5 dipropylene glycol — — — — — —— — — stearyl alcohol — — — — — — — — — cetanol 19 17 18 18 25 19 21 2122 lauryl alcohol — — — — — — — — — cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride 9⁴⁾ — — 15⁴⁾ — — — — — stearyl trimethyl ammonium chloride¹⁾ — — — — —— — — — behenyl trimethyl ammonium chloride²⁾  3 — —  3 — — — — 5lanolin amidopropyl ethyl dimethyl — — — — — — — — — ammoniumethylsulfate³⁾ cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide⁴⁾ — 17 12 — 17 17 1614.99 15 polyoxyethylene lanolin⁵⁾ — — — — — —  1 — — polyoxyethyleneoleyl ether⁶⁾  1  2.6 —  1  2.1 — — — — polyoxyethylene cetyl ether 1¹⁴⁾  2.7¹⁴⁾  7.2¹⁴⁾  1¹⁴⁾  3.7¹⁴⁾  4.7¹⁴⁾  3.9¹⁴⁾  4.7¹⁴⁾  3.9¹⁴⁾polyoxyethylene lauryl ether — — — — — — — — — polyoxyethylene stearylether — — — — — — — — — olive oil — — — — —  1  1  1 — hydrogenated oil— — — — — — —  1¹⁶⁾ — mink oil — — — — — — — — — lanolin  6  5  6  5  5 4  4  4  5 hard lanolin — — — — — — — — — stearic acid — — — — — — — —1 liquid petrolatum — — — — — — — — — vaseline — — — — —  2  2  2 —paraffine — — — — — — — — — stearyl dimethyl glycine⁹⁾ 10.95  4.98  9.95 5  8  6.99  6  6  6 lauryl dimethyl glycine⁹⁾ — — — — — — — — —disodium edetate  0.05  0.02  0.05 — —  0.01 —  0.01 — polyoxypropylenebutyl ethe — — — — —  3  3  2  3 methyl polysiloxane — — — — — — — — —

TABLE 41 Examplele ingredient (kg) 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208glyceryl fatty acid ester — —  8¹²⁾ — — — — — — lipophilic glycerylmonostearate — — — — 10 —  8  7  7 butyl stearate — —  5 —  5 — — — —isopropyl palmitate — — — — — — — — — isopropyl myristate 25 25 —  6 —11  7 — 11 lanolin fatty acid octyldodecyl ester — — — — — — —  5 —octyl hydroxystearate — — — — — — —  5 — oleyl alcohol 11 10 — — —  4  4—  3 octyldodecanol — — — — —  1  1 —  1 dipropylene glycol — —  5 — — 7  7.8  7  7 stearyl alcohol — — 45 — 20 41 — — — cetanol 22 20 — 30 —— 19 23 19 lauryl alcohol — — — — —  1 — — — cetyl trimethyl ammoniumchloride 11.5⁴⁾ — — 25⁴⁾ 30¹³⁾ 11⁴⁾ — — — stearyl trimethyl ammoniumchloride¹⁾ — — 25 — —  1 — — — behenyl trimethyl ammonium chloride²⁾  4— — 5 — —  2 17 15 lanolin amidopropyl ethyl dimethyl — —  5 —  5 — — —— ammonium ethylsulfate³⁾ cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide⁴⁾ — 20 — — —— 13 —  2 polyoxyethylene lanolin⁵⁾ — — — — — — — — — polyoxyethyleneoleyl ether⁶⁾ 0.8 — — — 10 — — — — polyoxyethylene cetyl ether  1.1¹⁴⁾ 1.7¹⁴⁾ —  2.1¹⁴⁾  5  5.5¹⁵⁾  1.1¹⁵⁾  4.3¹⁵⁾  4.2¹⁵⁾ polyoxyethylenelauryl ether — —  2 — —  1.8 — — — polyoxyethylene stearyl ether — — — —— —  3.8 — — olive oil — — — — — — — — — hydrogenated oil — — — — — 4¹⁷⁾ 15¹⁷⁾ 16¹⁷⁾ 14¹⁷⁾ mink oil — —  5 —  5 — — — — lanolin  7  6 — 13— — — — — hard lanolin — — — — —  7 — — — stearic acid — — —  3 — — — —— liquid petrolatum 13 13 — 16 — —  3 —  3 vaseline — — — — — — — — —paraffine — — — — —  5 15 16 14 stearyl dimethyl glycine⁹⁾  5  5 — — — —— — — lauryl dimethyl glycine⁹⁾ — — — — 10 — — — — disodium edetate — —— — — — — — — polyoxypropylene butyl ether — — — — — — — — — methylpolysiloxane — — — — — —  0.2 — — ^(1)–15))in Tables 40 and 41 wereindicating, ¹⁾containing 40 wt. % of IPA (isopropanol), ²⁾containing 20wt. % IPA, ³⁾containing 50 wt. % of dipropylene glycol, ⁴⁾containing 30wt. % of ethanol, ⁵⁾15EO, ⁶⁾6EO, ⁷⁾23EO, ⁸⁾13EO, ⁹⁾26 wt. % aqueoussolution, ¹⁰⁾40PO, ¹¹⁾glyceryl monomyristate, ¹²⁾mixture of mono anddiglyceryl oleate and stearate, ¹³⁾containing 35 wt. % of IPA + 15 wt. %of purified water, ¹⁴⁾7EO, ¹⁵⁾40EO, ¹⁶⁾hydrogenated palm oil fatty acidtriglyceride, ¹⁷⁾hydrogenated tallow fatty acid triglyceride.(Preparation of Hair Conditioners)

Examples 209–214

Initial purified water was heated to the temperature of 83–86° C. On theother hand, the composition blended in hair conditioner obtained above(Examples 191, 193, 198, 200, 202 or 203) was heated to the temperatureof 83–86° C. and dissolved homogeneously and added to theabove-mentioned hot water with constant stirring and emulsified. Thenthe emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45–50° C. withconstant stirring, additives shown in Table 42 were added. Finaly,purified water (add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight tobe 100 kg. Thus, the hair conditioners of the present invention(Examples 209–214) were prepared. The ingredients and contents (kg) wereshown in Table 42.

TABLE 42 Examplele ingredient (kg) 209 210 211 212 213 214 compositionblended Example 191 Example 193 Example 198 Example 200 Example 202Example 203 in hair conditioner 25 25 25 25 8 10 initial purified waterabout 70 about 70 about 70 about 70 about 80 about 80 oiliness materialproper proper proper proper — — amount amount amount amount PPT proper —— proper — proper amount amount amount parabens proper proper properproper proper proper amount amount amount amount amount amount perfumeproper proper proper proper proper proper amount amount amount amountamount amount(Preparation of Oxidizing Hair Coloring Agents)

Example 215

Preparation of No. 1 Agent

50 kg of initial purified water was heated to the temperature of 80–85°C., then 0.5 kg of anhydrous sodium sulfite, 3.0 kg of propylene glycoland a proper amount of dye intermediates (resorcinol and p-phenylenediamine, m-aminophenol, p-aminophenol) were added and mixedhomogeneously. To the obtained mixture, 25 kg of the composition blendedin hair coloring (Example 205) that was dissolved homogeneously at thetemperature of 80–85° C. was added, stirred and emulsified. Then theemulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 50–55° C. with constantstirring, 8 kg of hydrochloric acid-MEA solution, 0.2 kg of EDTA and aproper amount of MEA were added, further purified water (add water) wasadded so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 1 agentwas prepared.

Preparation of No. 2 Agent

70 kg of initial purified water was heated to the temperature of 80–85°C., then 10 kg of the composition blended in hair coloring (Example 205)that was dissolved homogeneously at the temperature of 80–85° C. wasadded, stirred and emulsified. After the emulsion was cooled down to thetemperature of 45° C. with constant stirring, 0.17 kg of 60%hydroxyethane diphosphonic acid and 0.26 kg of dibasic sodium phosphate(12 hydrate) were added. Next, 16.9 kg of 35 wt. % hydrogen peroxide wasadded. Finally, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjust thetotal weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 2 agent was prepared.

(Preparation of Decolorizing Agent)

Example 216

Preparation of No. 1 Agent

70 kg of initial purified water was heated to the temperature of 80–85°C., then 15 kg of the composition blended in hair coloring (Example 205)that was dissolved homogeneously at the temperature of 80–85° C. wasadded to the hot water, stirred and emulsified. After cooled, 6.6 kg ofMEA and 0.1 kg of disodium edetate were added, further purified water(add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg.Thus No. 1 agent was prepared.

Preparation of No. 2 Agents

To 70 kg of initial purified water that was heated to the temperature of80–85° C., 10 kg of the composition blended in hair coloring (Example205) that was dissolved homogeneously at the temperature of 80–85° C.was added, stirred and emulsified. Then the emulsion was cooled down tothe temperature of 45° C. with constant stirring, 0.17 kg of 60%hydroxyethane diphosphonic acid and 0.26 kg of dibasic sodium phosphate(12 hydrate) were added. Further, 16.9 kg of 35 wt. % hydrogen peroxidewas added. Finally, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjustthe total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 2 agent was prepared.

(Preparation of Acidic Hair Coloring Material)

Example 217

20 kg of the composition blended in hair coloring (Example 206) washomogeneously dissolved at 80–85° C. and added to 1 kg of Red No. 227that was previously dissolved in a proper amount of initial purifiedwater heated to 80–85° C., and emulsified. After the emulsion was cooleddown to the temperature of 45° C. with constant stirring, 3 kg of benzylalcohol. 5 kg of N-methl-2-pyrrolidone and 1 kg of glycolic acid wereadded, further, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjust thetotal weight to be 100 kg. Thus the acidic hair coloring material wasprepared.

(Preparation of Cationic Waving Agent)

Example 218

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

The composition blended in waving agent (Example 205) was homogeneouslydissolved at 80–85° C. and added to initial purified water that waspreviously heated to 80–85° C., stirred and emulsified. After theemulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45° C. with constantstirring, 50% ammonium thioglycolate, strong ammonia solution andammonium bicarbonate were added to the emulsion, further, purified water(add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg.Thus No. 1 agent was prepared, ingredients and contents (kg) were shownin Table 43.

Preparation of No. 2 Agent

The composition blended in waving agent (Example 205 or 206) washomogeneously dissolved at 80–85° C. and added to initial purified waterthat was previously heated to 80–85° C., stirred and emulsified. Afterthe emulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45° C. with constantstirring, sodium bromate was added to the emulsion. Further, purifiedwater (add water) was added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100kg. Thus No. 2 agent was prepared, ingredients and contents (kg) wereshown in Table 43.

Example 219

Preparation of No. 1 Agent

No. 1 agents was prepared accoding to the formulations as shown in Table43 by the same process as Example 218 except that the compositionblended in waving agent of Example 206 was used instead of Example 205.

Preparation of No. 2 Agent

The composition blended in waving agent (Example 206) was homogeneouslydissolved at 80–85° C. and added to initial purified water that waspreviously heated to 80–85° C., stirred and emulsified. After theemulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45° C. with constantstirring, other ingredients shown in Table 43 were added to theemulsion, further, purified water (add water) was added so as to adjustthe total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 1 agent was prepared.Ingredients and contents (kg) were shown in Table 43.

Example 220

Preparation of No. 1 Agents

No. 1 agents was prepared by the same process as process as Example 219.

Preparation of No. 2 Agent

To lauryl trimethyl ammonum chloride and sodium bromate, purified waterwas added so as to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. And No. 2 agentwas prepared. Ingredients and contents (kg) were shown in Table 43.

(Preparation of Curling Cream Type Waving Agent)

Example 221

Preparation of No. 1 Agent

The composition blended in waving agents (Example 206) was homogeneouslydissolved at 80–85° C. and added to initial purified water that waspreviously heated to 80–85° C. stirred and emulsified. After theemulsion was cooled down to the temperature of 45° C. with constantstirring, aqueous solution of anhydrous sodium sulfite and MEA wereadded to the emulsion, further, purified water (add water) was added soas to adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus No. 1 agent of curlingcream type waving agent was prepared. Ingredients and contents (kg) wereshown in Table 43.

Preparation of No. 2 Agent

Purified water was added to 1 kg of citric acid so as to adjust thetotal weight to be 100 kg. Thus, No. 2 agent was prepared.

Example 222

Preparation of No. 1 Agent

By the same process as Example 221 except using Example 205 instead ofExample 206, No. 1 agent of curling cream type waving agent wasprepared. Ingredients and contents (kg) were shown in Table 43.

Preparation of No. 2 Agents

No. 2 agent was prepared by the same process as Example 221.

TABLE 43 Example ingredient (kg) 218 219 220 221 222 No. 1 agentcomposition blended Example 205 Example 206 Example 206 Example 206Example 205 in waving agent 16 15 15 10 10 50% ammonium thioglycolate13.5 13 13 — — strong ammonia solution proper proper proper — — amountamount amount ammonium bicarbonate proper proper proper — — amountamount amount anhydrous sodium sulfite — — —  4  4 monoethanolamine — ——  2.5  2.5 initial purified water 50 50 50 50 50 No. 2 agentcomposition blended Example 205 Example 206 — — — in waving agent 16 15lauryl trimethyl ammonium chloride — —  1 — — citric acid — — —  1  1sodium bromate  8 —  8 — — 35% hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution —  6 —— — 60% hydroxyethane diphosphoric acid —  0.17 — — — dibasic sodiumphosphate (12 hydrate) —  0.26 — — — initial purified water about55about55 — — —(Preparation of the Finishing Agent)

Example 223

85 kg of initial purified water was heated to the temperature of 83–86°C. On the other hand, 5 kg of the composition blended in finishing agent(Example 206) was heated to the temperature of 83–86° C., and dissolvedhomogeneously. This was added to the above-mentioned hot water withconstant stirring and emulsified. After the emulsion was cooled down tothe temperature of 45–50° C. with constant stirring, a proper amount ofparabens were added. Finaly, purified water (add water) was added so asto adjust the total weight to be 100 kg. Thus, the composition blendedin finishing agent was prepared.

(The Organoleptic Tests about Hair Treating Effects of the Hair TreatingAgents)

Hair treatings were carried out to 50 monitors by the following methods.And the results of the organoleptic tests about hair treating effects(i. e. feel when used) of the hair treating agents were obtained. Theresults of organoleptic tests were summarized in Table 44.

The Method for Hair Treating with Hair Conditioners

After ordinary shampoo, a specimen of each hair conditioners (Examples209–214) was applied to hair and spread by combing. Then, the hair wasrinsesd and dried using a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Hair Colorings

The No. 1 and No. 2 agents of Example 215 were mixed by the ratio of 1:1(weight ratio) and coated to hair. Left for 30 minutes at the roomtemperature, then the hair was rinsesd and dried using a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Waving Agents

In a Case of Straight Type Permanent Wave

No. 1 agents of the waving agents (Examples 218 and 219) were coated tohair and spread by combining and the hair was formed to the straightshape. Then, the hair was left for 10 minutes. After that, No. 2 agentswas coated to hair and spread by combing. Finally, the hair was rinsesdand dried using a dryer.

In a Case of Curling Type Permanent Wave

No. 1 agents of the waving agents (example 221) were coated to hair andspread by combing, and the hair was wound to a rod and heated for 7minutes at 45° C. Then No. 2 agents was coated by an applicator and leftfor 7 minutes. After the rod was removed, the hair was rinsesd and driedusing a dryer.

The Method for Hair Treating with Finishing Agents

The finishing agents (Example 223) were coated to hair and spread.

TABLE 44 feel when used hair treating slighty no tangles and smoothkeeping ability agent (Example) supple oily feel soft feel moist feel nosqueak feel of hair styling 209 ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ◯ ◯ 210 ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ⊚ ◯ ◯ 211 ⊚ ⊚◯ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ 212 ◯ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ 213 ◯ ◯ ⊚ ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ 214 ⊚ ⊚ ◯ ◯ ⊚ ◯ ◯ 215 ◯ ⊚⊚ ◯ Δ ◯ ◯ 218 ◯ ⊚ ◯ ◯ Δ ◯ ◯ 219 ◯ ⊚ ◯ ◯ Δ ◯ ◯ 221 ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ Δ ◯ ◯ 223 ◯ ⊚◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ⊚

In Table 44, ⊚ indicates “very good”, ◯ indicates “good” and Δ indicates“normal”.

As clearly understood from the results of the above-mentioned examples,the compositions blended in hair treating agents of the presentembodiment is prepared by selecting and combining adequately theingredients which are cheap and easy to purchase so as to display anexcellent hair treating effect. Therefore, the compositions blended inhair treating agents of the present invention may be produced by lowercost and easily.

Since the hair treating agents of the present embodiment is preparedusing above-mentioned compositions blended in hair treating agents ofthe present invention, the cost for production is low, further, has anexcellent hair treating effects such as such as supple, slightly oilyfeel (luster), soft feel, moist feel, no tangle and no squeak, smoothfeel (smooth combing), keeping ability of hair styling. Further, in thepreparation process of hair treating agent since it is possible to blendfatty esters, alcohols, cationic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, andfats and oils at a time, the production process may be remarkablysimplified.

1. A composition blended in a hair treating agent, comprising:lipophilic glyceryl monostearate, octyl palmitate, behenyl alcohol,hydrogenated oil, persic oil, myristic acid and stearamidopropyldimethylamine.
 2. A composition blended in a hair treating agent,comprising: mono and diglyceryl oleate and stearate, 2-hexyldecylisostearate, behenyl alcohol and stearamidopropyl dimethylamine.
 3. Acomposition blended in a hair treating agent, comprising: cetylpalmitate, behenyl alcohol and stearamidoethyl diethylamine.
 4. Acomposition blended in a hair treating agent, comprising: cetylpalmitate, cetanol, ethanol, lanolin, sodium cetyl sulfate, bees wax,methylphenyl polysiloxane and water.
 5. A composition blended in a hairtreating agent, comprising: lipophilic glyceryl monostearate, cetanol,stearic acid and candelilla wax.
 6. A composition blended in a hairtreating agent, comprising: lipophilic glyceryl monostearate, myristylalcohol, olive oil, stearic acid and candelilla wax.
 7. A compositionblended in a hair treating agent, comprising: lipophilic glycerylmonooleate, isopropyl myristate, cetanol, octyldodecanol, dipropyleneglycol, sodium N-myristoyl N-methyl taurate, lanolin fatty acid,paraffin and water.